Definition of "persuade" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.

   • That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion.

2. (transitive, obsolete) To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).

3. (transitive, now rare, regional) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).