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   Persuade , 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.]
   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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   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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   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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   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 , v. i. To use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion.
   Shak.
   
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   Persuade, n. Persuasion. [Obs.]
   Beau. & Fl.
   
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