As a Noun: 1. The act of persuading someone to do something. English = persuasion. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To cause someone to do something by giving them good reasons and encouraging them to do it. English = persuade, coax. 2. To try very hard to persuade someone to do something. English = urge. 3. To try very hard to persuade someone to believe that something is true or necessary. English = convince.