convince
verb
con·vince
kən-ˈvin(t)s 
convinced; convincing
1
: to bring (as by argument) to belief, consent, or a course of action : persuade
convinced himself that she was all right—
William Faulkner
William Faulknersomething I could never convince him to read—John Lahr
John Lahr3
obsolete
: demonstrate, prove
convincer
noun
Synonyms
Examples of convince in a Sentence
He convinced me that the story was true.
They convinced us of their innocence.
I managed to convince myself that I was doing the right thing.
We convinced them to go along with our scheme.
I was unable to convince her to stay.
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Not all experts are convinced this means Cretaceous ants, too, chatted via pheromones.
—science.org, 3 July 2024
In this coming election, each party has convinced its supporters that a victory by the other means an end to our republic.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2024
During those dark days, the Lakers couldn’t convince any top free agents to join a team essentially run by Bryant.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
But then the mayor convinced Albany to increase its share of migrant spending, the economy continued its upward trajectory under his administration, and Adams found ways to reduce the cost of migrant care.
—Al Sharpton, New York Daily News, 2 July 2024
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science.org, 3 July 2024
In this coming election, each party has convinced its supporters that a victory by the other means an end to our republic.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2024
During those dark days, the Lakers couldn’t convince any top free agents to join a team essentially run by Bryant.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
But then the mayor convinced Albany to increase its share of migrant spending, the economy continued its upward trajectory under his administration, and Adams found ways to reduce the cost of migrant care.
—Al Sharpton, New York Daily News, 2 July 2024
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“Convince.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convince. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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convince
verb
con·vince
kən-ˈvin(t)s
convinced; convincing
: to make a person agree or believe by arguing or showing evidence
convinced me it was true
convincer
noun
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