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What does persuade mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word persuade? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence. Compare sway.
  2. (transitive, now rare, dialectal) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).
  3. (transitive, obsolete) To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe.
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But I have not heard anything yet to persuade me that what they have is superior to what we Tewas and Hopis have.
The brilliant scarlet sky which provided a backdrop to the ship's arrival helped persuade the five judges the picture was tops.
Well-born but impecunious younger brothers kidnap heiresses and roguishly attempt to persuade them into matrimony.
Despite the tenuous nature of these links, professionals are obliged to advise and even persuade parents to follow the campaign's advice.
She would meet Julius, persuade him to her point of view, and they would beard the lion in his den.
I have to say, if the idea was to persuade any of us that her followers are sane and rational people, the plan backfired in spectacular fashion.

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