verb

1. To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.

   “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).

3. To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).

Synonyms: convince