The correct spelling is P-E-R-S-U-A-D-E.
Definition of PERSUADE:
to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging
to induce to believe by appealing to reason or understanding; convince
Origin of PERSUADE: Latin persuadēre, from per- thoroughly + suadēre to advise, urge
Synonyms: advise, influence, sway, urge, affect, entice, induce, allure, assure
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