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

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   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 .

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   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.

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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.

5. 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.

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

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   Definition of convince verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. to make somebody/yourself believe that something is true. convince somebody/yourself Are the prime minister's assurances enough to convince the public? I'd be very surprised if this argument convinces anybody. She has managed to convince even the sceptics.

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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.

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

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   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 .

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › convinceCONVINCE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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

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

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    1. to move by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action: to convince you of his guilt. 2. Obs. to prove or find guilty. 3. Obs. to overcome; vanquish. con•vinc′er, n.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › convinceCONVINCE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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    Synonyms for CONVINCE: persuade, satisfy, bring, get, induce, urge, attract, argue; Antonyms of CONVINCE: deter, discourage, dissuade, unsell