persuading
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
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. [1913 Webster]
Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.— Acts xxvi. 28.[1913 Webster]
We will persuade him, be it possible.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
2.To try to influence. [Obsolescent] [1913 Webster]
Hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you.— 2 Kings xviii. 32.[1913 Webster]
3.To convince by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe. [1913 Webster]
Beloved, we are persuaded better things of you.— Heb. vi. 9.[1913 Webster]
4.To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
Syn: To convince; induce; prevail on; win over; allure; entice. See Convince. [1913 Webster]