(1):

(v. t.) To convince by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe.

(2):

(v. i.) To use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion.

(3):

(v. t.) To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives.

(4):

(v. t.) To try to influence.

(5):

(v. t.) To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend.

(6):

(n.) Persuasion.