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Persuade \Per*suade"\, 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.
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Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. --Acts
xxvi. 28.
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We will persuade him, be it possible. --Shak.
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2. To try to influence. [Obsolescent]
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Hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you.
--2 Kings
xviii. 32.
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3. To convince by argument, or by reasons offered or
suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe.
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Beloved, we are persuaded better things of you.
--Heb. vi. 9.
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4. To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to
recommend. --Jer. Taylor.
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Syn: To convince; induce; prevail on; win over; allure;
entice. See {Convince}.
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Persuade \Per*suade"\, v. i.
To use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion.
--Shak.
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Persuade \Per*suade"\, n.
Persuasion. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.
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