Synonyms of convinces

convinces

verb

present tense third-person singular of convince

as in persuades

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

• persuades
• satisfies
• brings
• urges
• gets
• induces
• attracts
• argues
• coaxes
• moves
• converts
• entices
• prompts
• talks (into)
• tempts
• gains
• seduces
• wins (over)
• prevails (on or upon)
• brings around
• exhorts
• lures
• entreats
• cajoles
• sells
• wheedles
• sways
• beguiles
• allures
• influences
• discusses
• leads on
• interests
• draws
• brainwashes
• inclines
• snows
• converses
• blandishes
• debates
• fast-talks
• overpersuades
• disputes
• blarneys
• moots
• reasons (with)
• hashes (over)
• chews over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discourages
• deters
• dissuades
• unsells

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of convinces

Not simply that there is so much to do, but that the city somehow convinces you that doing all of it is worth the exhaustion. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Consequently, Oreana convinces Carter to run away with her without telling him the reason behind the impulsive decision. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

As Mihir considers leaving the village in defeat, Partha convinces him to stay and lead the community’s fight for a sustainable dam to protect their homes. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 July 2026

Abraham eventually convinces God to agree to spare Sodom and Gomorrah if 10 righteous people can be found living there. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026

But the answer might also be what convinces a talented person to accept an offer—or apply in the first place. — Benjamin Wolff, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Then Carmy convinces Syd to prepare her Coca-Cola short ribs, also served at the family meal. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026

After Stagg convinces the leaders to postpone D-day, he is vindicated by a deluge of rain that arrives while everyone is attending church at Southwark House on June 5. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026

The next day, Oreana convinces Carter to skip school and drink beer with her in the bed of her Ford Bronco. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026