convince
verb
con·vince kən-ˈvin(t)s 
convinced; convincing
transitive verb
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 Lahr2
obsolete
a
: to overcome by argument
b
: overpower, overcome
3
obsolete : demonstrate, prove
convincer noun
Synonyms
- argue
- bring
- bring around
- convert
- gain
- get
- induce
- move
- persuade
- prevail (on or upon)
- satisfy
- talk (into)
- win (over)
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
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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Etymology
Latin convincere to refute, convict, prove, from com- + vincere to conquer — more at victor
First Known Use
1530, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Kids Definition
convince
verb
con·vince kən-ˈvins
convinced; convincing
: to argue so as to make a person agree or believe
She convinced them to go along.
He convinced me it was true.
convince
verb
as in to persuade
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- persuade
- bring
- induce
- satisfy
- get
- urge
- attract
- argue
- convert
- move
- gain
- entice
- coax
- prompt
- seduce
- tempt
- lure
- cajole
- sell
- exhort
- bring around
- entreat
- wheedle
- sway
- influence
- talk (into)
- prevail (on or upon)
- win (over)
- brainwash
- beguile
- blandish
- discuss
- interest
- allure
- lead on
- snow
- incline
- fast-talk
- blarney
- draw
- converse
- debate
- overpersuade
- dispute
- moot
- chew over
- reason (with)
- hash (over)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- deter
- dissuade
- discourage
- unsell