persuade

verb

1. 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. 2

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

3. 3

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