Per·suade v. t. [imp. & p. p. Persuaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Persuading.]
 1. To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives.
    Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.   --Acts xxvi. 28.
    We will persuade him, be it possible.   --Shak.
 2. To try to influence. [Obsolescent]
    Hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you.   --2 Kings xviii. 32.
 3. To convince by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe.
    Beloved, we are persuaded better things of you.   --Heb. vi. 9.
 4. To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend.
 Syn: -- To convince; induce; prevail on; win over; allure; entice. See Convince.