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

Patricia Jones Macklin, an election protection volunteer with the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition, said she’s seen little that convinces her that voter fraud is a common issue. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Nathan overhears a snippet of this exchange, which convinces him that Joe is engaged in an all-out smear campaign against him. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

Bannerman centers on the eponymous Paul Bannerman, a lethal covert operative who convinces a group of the world’s most deadly assassins to quit the spy game for a chance to lead normal lives in the suburbs of Connecticut. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Greenblatt found the first frequently convinces the second that the work is fine. — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

It’s already been established that Ted is returning to coach the team, though what exactly convinces him to come back is a reveal saved for the premiere itself. — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026

Before Tom can drown Max, however, Anna convinces him to spare his life. — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

And then there’s the annual plowing of millions in DWP surplus dollars into the City Hall piggy bank, which convinces ratepayers they’re being fleeced. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Crispy Fried Okra coated in yellow cornmeal is the version that convinces most folks to let down their guard and try it, but don’t stop there. — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 25 July 2026