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- DictionaryCon·vince/kənˈvins/
verb
- 1. cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something: "Robert's expression had obviously convinced her of his innocence"
B1. to persuade someone or make someone certain: convince someone of something He managed to convince the jury of his innocence. [ + (that) ] It's useless trying to convince her (that) she doesn't need to lose any weight. [ + to infinitive ] I hope this will convince you to change your mind.
The main meaning of convince is to make someone believe that something is true: He convinced me he was right. It is quite common, however, for each of these words to be used with both meanings, especially for convince to be used as a synonym for persuade: I persuaded/ convinced her to see a doctor.
Definitions of convince. verb. make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something. “He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product”. synonyms: convert, win over. see more.
B1. to make someone believe that something is true: [ + that ] He tried to convince me that I needed a new car. She convinced the jury of her innocence. Fewer examples. The prosecution must convince the jury of his guilt. They are trying to convince us that the food is safe. I tried to convince him that we wanted him to be there.
Convince definition, to move by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action: Ample evidence convinced the jury of his guilt.A test drive will convince you that this car handles well. See more.
1. To cause (someone) by the use of argument or evidence to believe something or to take a course of action. See Synonyms at persuade. 2. Obsolete. a. To prove to be wrong or guilty. b. To conquer; overpower.
1 day ago · transitive verb Word forms: -vinced, -vincing. 1. to move by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action. to convince a jury of his guilt. A test drive will convince you that this car handles well. 2. to persuade; cajole.
