(1):
(v. t.) To convince by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe.
(2):
(v. i.) To use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion.
(3):
(v. t.) To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives.
(4):
(v. t.) To try to influence.
(5):
(v. t.) To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend.
(6):
(n.) Persuasion.