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Dictionary Results for persuaded:

1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Persuaded \Per*suad"ed\, p. p. & a.
   Prevailed upon; influenced by argument or entreaty;
   convinced. -- Per*suad"ed*ly, adv. -- Per*suad"ed*ness,
   n.
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2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Persuade \Per*suade"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Persuaded; p. pr. &
   vb. n. Persuading.] [L. persuadere, persuasum; per +
   suadere to advise, persuade: cf. F. persuader. See Per-,
   and Suasion.]
   1. To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty,
      expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination
      by presenting sufficient motives.
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            Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. --Acts
                                                  xxvi. 28.
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            We will persuade him, be it possible. --Shak.
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   2. To try to influence. [Obsolescent]
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            Hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you.
                                                  --2 Kings
                                                  xviii. 32.
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   3. To convince by argument, or by reasons offered or
      suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe.
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            Beloved, we are persuaded better things of you.
                                                  --Heb. vi. 9.
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   4. To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to
      recommend. --Jer. Taylor.
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   Syn: To convince; induce; prevail on; win over; allure;
        entice. See Convince.
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