Persuaded to have gone first? (3)
I believe the answer is:
led
This could be a double definition.
'persuaded' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'gone first?' is the second definition.
'led' can be an answer for 'gone' ('lead' can be a synonym of 'go'). I'm not sure about the 'first?' bit.
'to have' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for led that I've seen before include "Was guiding" , "Conducted" , "Went in advance of others" , "Paved the way" , "Light-emitting diode (abbr.)" .)