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adjective
- 1. completely certain about something: "she was not entirely convinced of the soundness of his motives"
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: to bring (as by argument) to belief, consent, or a course of action : persuade. convinced himself that she was all right William Faulkner. something I could never convince him to read John Lahr. 2. obsolete. a. : to overcome by argument. b. : overpower, overcome. 3. obsolete : demonstrate, prove. convincer noun. Synonyms. argue. bring around.
certain: My boyfriend says I'd like going on a camping trip, but I'm not convinced. [ + (that) ] I'm convinced (that) she is lying. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. certain about something. certain I feel certain that this change will be for the best.
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.
Convinced definition: moved by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action. See examples of CONVINCED used in a sentence.
to persuade someone or make someone certain: convince someone of somethingHe 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.
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. A thing can convince as well. The cash prize convinced me to enter the contest.
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.verb B1. If someone or something convinces you of something, they make you believe that it is true or that it exists. I soon convinced the jury of my innocence. [VERB noun + of] It is difficult to convince the public of the need for change. [VERB noun that] [ Also VERB noun] Synonyms: assure, persuade, satisfy, prove to More Synonyms of convince
Definition of convince verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
When we are convinced of something, we really, sincerely believe it. We think it's true. For example, if someone told you the President used to live underground as a mole person, I hope you wouldn't be convinced too easily.
