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

For those who weren’t fully convinced by the MJ death rumors, other fans also started speculating that Peter Parker’s love could be transforming into Venom in Brand New Day. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026

Beyond the two major exchanges, startups are also trying to convince traders their tools will give them that missing edge. — Ananya Chetia,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026

For Chan, success depends on convincing voters that the city’s challenges do not require abandoning the progressive politics that have long identified it. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and Bella Hadid solidified the trend and convinced me to give it a go. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026