persuade

verb3

1. •
   to use words and reasons until someone agrees to do something or accepts it

   • That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion.
2. •
   To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).

   • But beloued, wee are perswaded better things of you, and things that accompany saluation, though we thus speake. — 1611
3. •
   (no longer used) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).

   • […] and hearken not vnto Hezekiah, when hee perswadeth you, saying, The Lord will deliuer vs. — 1611