■ verb
1》 cause to do something through reasoning or argument.
2》 cause to believe something.
3》 (of a situation or event) provide a sound reason for (someone) to do something.
Derivatives
persuadability noun
persuadable adjective
~r noun
persuasible adjective
Origin
C15: from L. ~re , from per- 'through, to completion' + suadere 'advise'.
Usage
For a discussion of the difference between ~ and convince , see usage at convince .