Explanation:

- Persuade: This verb means to cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument.

- Option 1, Argue: While arguing might lead to persuasion, arguing itself is about presenting reasoning, not necessarily changing minds.

- Option 2, Convince: To convince is to cause someone to believe firmly in the truth. It directly aligns with persuading someone.

- Option 3, Dissuade: This is the opposite of persuade. It means to convince someone not to do something.

- Option 4, Mislead: This means to cause someone to have a wrong idea, which might involve persuasion but in a deceptive way.

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