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convince
verb con·vince \kən-ˈvin(t)s\
: to cause (someone) to believe that something is true
: to cause (someone) to agree to do something
con·vincedcon·vinc·ing
Full Definition of CONVINCE
transitive verb
2
obsolete : demonstrate, prove
3
: to bring (as by argument) to belief, consent, or a course of action : persuade <convinced himself that she was all right — William Faulkner> <something I could never convince him to read — John Lahr>
— con·vinc·er noun
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Origin of CONVINCE
Latin convincere to refute, convict, prove, from com- + vincere to conquer — more at victor
Related to CONVINCE
- Synonyms
- argue, bring, bring around, convert, persuade, gain, get, induce, move, prevail (on or upon), satisfy, talk (into), win (over)
Rhymes with CONVINCE
CONVINCED Defined for Kids
convince
verb con·vince \kən-ˈvins\
con·vincedcon·vinc·ing
Definition of CONVINCE for Kids
: to argue so as to make a person agree or believe <She convinced them to go along.> <He convinced me it was true.>
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