Cryptic crossword clue
Persuade

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CONVINCE

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What does CONVINCE mean?

CONVINCE verb
  1. To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
  2. To persuade.
  3. To overcome, conquer, vanquish.
  4. To confute; to prove wrong.
  5. To prove guilty; to convict.

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