Definition of persuade

• v. t. - To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives.
• v. t. - To try to influence.
• v. t. - To convince by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe.
• v. t. - To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend.
• v. i. - To use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion.
• n. - Persuasion.