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   Con·vince

   /kənˈvins/

   

   verb

   • 1. cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something: "Robert's expression had obviously convinced her of his innocence" Similar persuadesatisfyprove tocause to feel certainassurereassureput/set someone's mind at restdispel someone's doubts
   • ▪ persuade (someone) to do something: "she convinced my father to branch out on his own" Similar induceprevail ongettalk aroundbring aroundwin overswaypersuadecajoleinveigle

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘overcome, defeat in argument’): from Latin convincere, from con- ‘with’ + vincere ‘conquer’. Compare with convict.

   Derivatives

   • 1. convincer noun
   • 2. convincible adjective

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   Jul 30, 2012 · The meaning of CONVINCE is to bring (as by argument) to belief, consent, or a course of action : persuade. How to use convince in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONVINCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONVINCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   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. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

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   Convince definition: to move by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action. See examples of CONVINCE used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › convinceConvince - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Convince means to talk someone into something, or win someone over. A person convinces by making an argument—you can convince your parents to let you go to the movies by promising you'll do all your homework the next day.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconvince verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONVINCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. to make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; persuade 2. mainly US to.... Click for more definitions.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › convinceConvince - definition of convince by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONVINCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CONVINCE definition: 1. to make someone believe that something is true: 2. to persuade someone to do something: . Learn more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › convinceConvince Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Convince definition: To cause (someone) by the use of argument or evidence to believe something or to take a course of action.