1. (v. t.) To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty\, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives.

2. (v. t.) To try to influence.

3. (v. t.) To convince by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe.

4. (v. t.) To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend.

5. (v. i.) To use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion.

6. (n.) Persuasion.

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