convince

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Verb convince has 1 sense

convert, win over, convince - make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"
--₁ is one way to persuade
Sample sentence:
They convince him to write the letter

Definitions from the Web

Term: Convince

Definition:

Verb (transitive)

To persuade someone to believe or do something; to make someone certain or sure about something.

Sense 1:

(Popular) To win over or persuade someone by presenting arguments, evidence, or reasoning.

Example Sentences:

He tried to convince his parents to let him go on the school trip.
She convinced her colleagues to implement the new project proposal.

Sense 2:

(Local) To make someone feel sure or confident about something.

Example Sentences:

The competent lawyer convinced the client of a positive outcome in the case.
The talented chef convinced the customers of the restaurant's high-quality cuisine.

Related Products:

convienence convienent convienience convienient convient convies convilacted convinance convince convince convinced convinced predicate convincedly convincedness convinces convincibility convincibilitys

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

Check latest bestsellers | New Arrivals in Electronics