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

But not everyone in Europe, however, is convinced the business will survive intact. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Commissioners hope to convince a judge to block the law outright — or at least stop developers from redrawing the borders of their properties to meet the definition of an agricultural enclave. — Nico Rivero, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Rolling out these commitments, Amazon seemed bent on convincing Americans that the swelling data center backlash is based on lies. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026

Most voters are not convinced that the first 20 months of this administration have improved the economy. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026