Persuading

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Persuade \Per*suade"\, 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}.]
     1. 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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     2. 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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     3. 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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     4. 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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