Synonyms of convince

convince

verb

kən-ˈvin(t)s 

as in to persuade

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests

we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• persuade
• satisfy
• bring
• get
• induce
• urge
• attract
• argue
• convert
• move
• gain
• coax
• entice
• talk (into)
• win (over)
• prevail (on or upon)
• tempt
• prompt
• seduce
• lure
• cajole
• exhort
• bring around
• sell
• entreat
• sway
• wheedle
• influence
• beguile
• discuss
• lead on
• interest
• allure
• brainwash
• snow
• draw
• fast-talk
• incline
• blandish
• converse
• overpersuade
• debate
• dispute
• moot
• reason (with)
• blarney
• chew over
• hash (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deter
• discourage
• dissuade
• unsell

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of convince

The conflict lasted for several days until a civil negotiator convinced Weaver to surrender. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

What The Research Actually Says Helping your parent understand exactly what the health stakes are attached to hearing loss might convince them. — Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

However, he wasn’t entirely convinced by the Italian job when Ritchie and co-writer Matthew Read handed him scripts. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

So what convinced him to squeeze the role into his relentless schedule? — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026