convincedcon‧vinced /kənˈvɪnst/ ●●○ AWL adjective 
Molly agreed, but she did not sound very convinced.be convinced (that) I was convinced that we were doing the right thing.convinced of Researchers are convinced of a genetic cause for the disease.firmly/totally/fully etc convinced Herschel was firmly convinced of the possibility of life on other planets.► see thesaurus at sure2convinced Muslim/Christian etc someone who believes very strongly in a particular religion
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Brown's wife was convinced of his innocence.
- She became convinced that her boyfriend was seeing someone else.
- We've had no news of him, but we're convinced he's still alive.
- Detectives are convinced 30-year-old Elizabeth battled bravely for her life and tried to escape by fleeing in her boyfriend's four-wheel-drive truck.
- He remains convinced that it is imperative to work hard on his swing.
- I was immediately convinced that this was the guy.
- If this Elisa woman really was Elsie - and he was convinced that she was - how he envied her.
- Many, particularly among the younger deputies, were convinced that something radical had to be done.
- So much so that they are convinced that very many of the problems that they deal with are unemployment related.
- The more Renee Henry learnt about the therapy, the more she became convinced that it was right for her.
THESAURUS
adjective believing that something is definitely true or correct: · I’m sure that you’re right.· ‘The car was a BMW.’ ‘Are you sure?’· I’m not sure what the best thing to do is.
adjective completely sure. Certain is more formal than sure, and it is very commonly used in writing: · The police were certain that they had found the killer.· I think he’s married, but I’m not certain about it.
adjective sure that something is true, even though you cannot prove it: · She became convinced that her boyfriend was seeing someone else.· Brown’s wife was convinced of his innocence.
adjective especially spoken completely sure that something is true, especially when other people are not sure: · She said she was positive that the exam was next Tuesday.· I’m absolutely positive I haven’t made a mistake.
adjective sure that you know the truth about something that has happened, because you have enough information: · The authorities are now satisfied that her death was an accident.
adjective sure that something good will happen or that you will achieve something: · Doctors are confident that he’ll make a full recovery.· A spokesman said the government was confident of winning the vote.
(also be in no doubt) v phrase to have no doubts in your mind about something: · I have no doubt that his story is true.· He was in no doubt about what he should do next.
verb to have a strong feeling that something is true or correct: · I just know that she will love this necklace.· When the phone rang, we knew something terrible must have happened.
Longman Language Activatorwhen you feel sure about something if you are sure about something, you believe that it is definitely true or correct: · 'The car was a BMW' 'Are you sure?'sure (that): · I'm surprised she isn't here - I was sure she would come.· Are you quite sure that he understood your instructions?sure about: · I think children are influenced by these films, but it's impossible to be sure about this.sure of: · You need to be sure of your facts before making any accusations.pretty sure: · I'm pretty sure Barbara still works here.absolutely sure: · We do not believe this is the body of the missing girl, but we have to check to be absolutely sure.
completely sure that something is true: certain (that): · Are you certain you didn't leave your keys at home?certain about: · He was certain about one thing - she would come back one day.certain of: · She won't let you borrow the car - I'm certain of that.absolutely certain: · Don't stop looking until you're absolutely certain you've found the place you want.
especially spoken completely sure that something is true - use this especially when other people are saying it might not be true: · "Are you sure you locked the door?" "Yes, I'm positive."positive (that): · She said she was positive the exam was next Tuesday.absolutely positive: · I'm absolutely positive I haven't made a mistake.
sure that something is true, even when you cannot prove it: convinced (that): · We've had no news of him, but we're convinced he's still alive.· She became convinced that her boyfriend was seeing someone else.convinced of: · Brown's wife was convinced of his innocence.
to be so certain about something that there are no doubts in your mind: have no doubt (that): · I've no doubt that his story is true.have no doubt about/of: · My boss told me he had no doubt about my abilities as a salesman.
to have a strong feeling that something is right or true, although there may be nothing to prove: know (that): · Sally knew that she and Carl would be the best of friends.· I just know your mother will love this necklace.· As soon as the phone rang, we knew something terrible must have happened.know it: · She's going to pass -- I just know it!
sure that you know the truth about something that has happened, because you have enough information: satisfied (that): · Police are now satisfied that her death was an accident.
sure that something good will happen, or that you will be able to achieve what you want: · ''Do you think you'll win tomorrow's game?'' - ''Well, we're all feeling pretty confident''.confident (that): · Doctors are confident that he'll make a full recovery.confident of: · A spokesman said the government was confident of winning the vote and would not discuss the possibility of defeat.
spoken informal say this when you feel sure that something is true: I bet (that): · I bet you're tired after such a long journey.· I bet she hasn't told her parents about this.
especially spoken if you say that something must be true or must have happened, you are sure about it, because of information you have or things you have noticed that make it seem very likely: · You must remember Sally Newton. She was in our French class.must have: · Kim didn't answer when I called - she must have gone to bed.· She didn't get into movies just because her mother was a famous actress, but it must have helped.
especially spoken if you say that something can't be true or can't have happened, you are sure that it is not true or has not happened: · He says he's 21 but he can't be older than 18.can't have: · She can't have gone to bed yet - it's only 8 o'clock.· If you failed that exam you can't have worked very hard.
you say I'd put money on it when you are so sure of something that you would be willing to take the chance of losing money if you were wrong: · "Do you really think the president will win again?'' "I'd put money on it.''
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Herschel was firmly convinced of the possibility of life on other planets.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
Herschel was firmly convinced of the possibility of life on other planets.· More and more convinced he's right, but not quite sure what it needs.· Burrows became more and more convinced that he had the right man.· When I told them that I was born in a similar bed and had become a doctor afterwards they were more convinced.· She was becoming more and more convinced teaching should be her career.· By ten past nine, both boys were becoming more and more convinced that no one was going to arrive.· I came away even more convinced that some sort of residential centre, based in the Highlands is of fundamental importance.
· Twenty years later Craig was still convinced that he had been right.· In the 1980s he was living in comfortable retirement in a suburb of Buenos Aires, still convinced that his experiment worked.· Maher on Bachelor's Button, however, was still convinced that his mount could outstay her and held on tenaciously.
WORD FAMILYadjectiveconvinced ≠ unconvincedconvincing ≠ unconvincingverbconvinceadverbconvincingly ≠ unconvincingly
1[not before noun] feeling certain that something is true: Molly agreed, but she did not sound very convinced.be convinced (that) I was convinced that we were doing the right thing.convinced of Researchers are convinced of a genetic cause for the disease.firmly/totally/fully etc convinced Herschel was firmly convinced of the possibility of life on other planets.► see thesaurus at sure2convinced Muslim/Christian etc someone who believes very strongly in a particular religion