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

A lot has changed in a week, but investors are yet to be convinced the truce over Iran can hold. —Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026

Five years later, Mungwala converted from Catholicism, convinced that Kimbangu was on the side of the people. —Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026

Allen played a mother who is convinced her family’s new house is haunted. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026

But not every lawmaker is convinced the National Defense Authorization Act is best for the country. —CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026