To influence by argument, advice, intreaty or expostulation; to draw or incline the will to a determination by presenting motives to the mind. I should be glad, if I could persuade him to write such another critick on any thing of mine. Almost thou persuadest me to be a christian. Acfs 26:28.

To convince by argument, or reasons offered; or to convince by reasons suggested by reflection or deliberation, or by evidence presented in any manner to the mind. Beloved, we are persuaded better things of you. Hebrews 6:9.

To inculcate by argument or expostulation.

To treat by persuasion. J .