persuade
/pəˈsweɪd/ · verb
Meaning
- To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
- To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).
- To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).
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