persuades

third-person singular simple present indicative of persuade

(transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
(obsolete, transitive) To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).
(archaic, regional, transitive) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).