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persuade [ per·suade ]
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1. Induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.
it wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing
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2. Cause (someone) to believe something, especially after a sustained effort; convince.
He seems truly to have been persuaded of the justice of his claims.
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3. (of a situation or event) provide a sound reason for (someone) to do something.
the cost of the manor's restoration persuaded them to take in guests
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1. For a discussion of the difference between persuade and convince, see convince
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1. Late 15th century from Latin persuadere, from per- ‘through, to completion’ + suadere ‘advise’.
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