pəˈsweɪd v.tr. & refl. 1 (often foll. by
of, or
that + clause)
cause (another
person or oneself) to
believe;
convince (persuaded
them that it
would be
helpful;
tried to persuade me of
its value). 2 a (often foll. by to + infin.)
induce (another person or oneself) (persuaded us to
join them; managed to persuade them at last). b (foll. by
away from, down
to, etc.) lure,
attract,
entice, etc. (persuaded them away from
the pub). øøpersuadable adj. persuadability n. persuasible adj. [L persuadere (as
PER-, suadere suasadvise)]