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. 9.
4. To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend.
Jer. Taylor.
Syn. -- To convince; induce; prevail on; win over; allure; entice. See
Convince.
Per*suade" (?), v. i. To use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by
persuasion. Shak.
Per*suade", n. Persuasion. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.
Per*suad"ed, p. p. & a. Prevailed upon; influenced by argument or
entreaty; convinced. -- Per*suad"ed*ly, adv. -- Per*suad"ed*ness, n.
Per*suad"er (?), n. One who, or that which, persuades or influences.
"Powerful persuaders." Milton.
Per*sua`si*bil"i*ty (?), n. Capability of being persuaded. Hawthorne.
Per*sua"si*ble (?), a. [Cf. L. persuasibilis persuasive, F. persuasible
persuasible.] 1. Capable of being persuaded; persuadable.