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 unsure of the 'first?' bit.
'to have' acts as a 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.)" .)