con·vince
kən-ˈvin(t)s 
convinced; convincing
1
: to bring (as by argument) to belief, consent, or a course of action : persuade
… convinced himself that she was all right …—
William Faulkner
William Faulknersomething I could never convince him to read—John Lahr
John Lahr3
obsolete
: demonstrate, prove
convincer
noun
con·vinc·er
kən-ˈvin(t)-sər
plural -s
: one that convinces
specifically
: a particular act or argument that brings conviction
the offer of $15 was the convincer
Examples of convince in a Sentence
Verb
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.
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Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
In a crew filled with people convinced of the superiority of their own methods, Cooper just wants to look at peacocks, call his grandma, and engage in some PG-13 flirting with fellow innocent oddball Kat.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 June 2026
The 10-year Treasury note is basically flat since the deal was announced over the weekend, suggesting investors aren't totally convinced that inflation will be dropping any time soon.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Mostly, the show is an eccentric yet seamless mix of black humor and horror, with Wyck trying to convince Loftis that the island’s curses are real.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
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Verb
Jackson will now look to reunite a Republican Party left battered by the most expensive and divisive gubernatorial primary in Georgia history, while also trying to convince a broader electorate that a healthcare executive with no political experience is prepared to lead Georgia.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
In a crew filled with people convinced of the superiority of their own methods, Cooper just wants to look at peacocks, call his grandma, and engage in some PG-13 flirting with fellow innocent oddball Kat.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 June 2026
The 10-year Treasury note is basically flat since the deal was announced over the weekend, suggesting investors aren't totally convinced that inflation will be dropping any time soon.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Mostly, the show is an eccentric yet seamless mix of black humor and horror, with Wyck trying to convince Loftis that the island’s curses are real.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
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“Convince.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convince. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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convince
verb
con·vince
kən-ˈvin(t)s
convinced; convincing
: to make a person agree or believe by arguing or showing evidence
convinced me it was true
convincer
noun
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