1. Verb
To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives.
2. Verb
To try to influence.
3. Verb
To convince by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe.
4. Verb
To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend.
5. Verb
To use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion.
6. Noun
Persuasion.
7. Verb
win approval or support for; "Carry all before one"; "His speech did not sway the voters"
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