Convince
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈvɪns/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Convince is a verb meaning To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
Meaning
To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
More Meanings
- To persuade.
- (acting) To behave believably in a role; to make someone perceive oneself as the character being portrayed.
- (obsolete, transitive) To overcome, conquer, vanquish.
- (obsolete, transitive) To confute; to prove wrong.
- (obsolete, transitive) To prove guilty; to convict.
Example Sentences
Which of you conuinceth mee of ſinne?
I wouldn't have or do something, unless I'm convinced that it's good.
Such convincing proofs and assurances of it as might enable them to convince others.
O ſeek not to convince me of a Crime / Which I can ne'er repent, nor can you pardon.
Word Forms
- convinces
- convincing
- convinced
Synonyms for convince
Depending on context, synonyms include assure, convert, convict, satisfy, draw, persuade.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include convert, turn, persuade, induce, influence, impress.
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