- L. persuaderepersuasum; per + suadere to advise, persuade: cf. F. persuader. See Per-, and Suasion
- 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.We will persuade him, be it possible.
- To try to influence.ObsolescentHearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you.
- 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.
- To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend.To convince; induce; prevail on; win over; allure; entice. See Convince.
