persuade

Definitions

1. 1.We will persuade him, be it possible. Shak.
2. 2.To try to influence. [Obsolescent] Hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you. 2 Kings xviii.
3. 3.3. 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. Heb. vi.
4. 4.4. To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend. Jer. Taylor. See Convince.
5. 5.To use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion. Shak.
6. 6.Persuasion. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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Definition-first questions whose answer is persuade.

• What is we will persuade him, be it possible. Shak called?
• What is to try to influence. [Obsolescent] Hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you. 2 Kings xviii called?
• What is 3. 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. Heb. vi called?
• What is 4. To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend. Jer. Taylor. See Convince called?
• What is to use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion. Shak called?