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

As an editor, I was even convinced by some of InStyle’s finest—our writers really have the best taste. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 18 July 2026

The search lasted until Monday, when Núñez returned to the disaster site convinced that her son had not survived and that his body was still beneath the rubble. — Susana Erazo, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

That combination has convinced me that organizations should encourage more cross-disciplinary thinking. — Dr. Asma Al Aufi, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

All efforts to convince her to please leave the dishes alone failed. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 17 July 2026