v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Persuaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Persuading. ] [ L. persuadere, persuasum; per + suadere to advise, persuade: cf. F. persuader. See Per-, and Suasion. ] 1. To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives. [ 1913 Webster ] Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. Acts xxvi. 28. [ 1913 Webster ] We will persuade him, be it possible. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. To try to influence. [ Obsolescent ] [ 1913 Webster ] Hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you. 2 Kings xviii. 32. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. To convince by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe. [ 1913 Webster ] Beloved, we are persuaded better things of you. Heb. vi. 9. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- To convince; induce; prevail on; win over; allure; entice. See Convince. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
