persuade

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Synonyms: perswade, pervade, persuaded, persuader, persue, pesade, persuades, persad

Antonyms: perswade, pervade, persuaded, persuader, persue, pesade, persuades, persad

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To successfully convince (someone) to [[agree]] to, [[accept]], or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something). {{defdate|15th–18th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|transitive|now|rare|regional}} To [[urge]], [[plead]]; to try to [[convince]] (someone to do something). {{defdate|from 16th c.}}

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