convince
con·vince
transitive verb \kən-ˈvin(t)s\con·vincedcon·vinc·ing
Definition of CONVINCE
2
obsolete : demonstrate, prove
3
: to bring (as by argument) to belief, consent, or a course of action : persuade <convinced himself that she was all right — William Faulkner> <something I could never convince him to read — John Lahr>
— con·vinc·er noun
Examples of CONVINCE
- He convinced me that the story was true.
- They convinced us of their innocence.
- I managed to convince myself that I was doing the right thing.
- We convinced them to go along with our scheme.
- I was unable to convince her to stay.
Origin of CONVINCE
Latin convincere to refute, convict, prove, from com- + vincere to conquer — more at victor
First Known Use: 1530
Related to CONVINCE
- Synonyms
- argue, bring, bring around, convert, persuade, gain, get, induce, move, prevail (on or upon), satisfy, talk (into), win (over)
Rhymes with CONVINCE
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