to influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives.-to try to influence.-to convince by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe.-to inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend.-to use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion.-persuasion.