Word Meaning

persuade definition and meaning

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.

Crossword clues for persuade

- Apparently purse swayed convert
- Bring about
- Coax
- Convince
- Dispel doubts of
- Urge to have purse weighed, reportedly