persuade
//pərˈsweɪd//
Verb
persuadeInfinitive
persuadePresent tense
persuadedPast tense
persuadedPast participle
persuadingPresent participle
persuadesThird-person singular
1
To cause someone to believe something or to do something by reasoning, arguing, or appealing to their emotions
She persuaded him to change his mind about the decision.
2
To convince someone that something is true or correct
She persuaded me that her plan would work.