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)
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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.
convinced 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in believing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- believing
- confident
- sure
- accepting
- overconfident
- certain
- unsuspecting
- unquestioning
- unsuspicious
- confiding
- secure
- trusting
- trustful
- gullible
- unwary
- naive
- credulous
- hopeful
- unsophisticated
- naïve
- gullable
- guileless
- childlike
- dependent
- reliant
- artless
- innocent
- simple
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- skeptical
- uncertain
- doubtful
- questioning
- unconvinced
- doubting
- distrustful
- mistrustful
- unpersuaded
- undecided
- skeptical
- wary
- incredulous
- hesitant
- unsure
- uncertain
- disbelieving
- suspicious
- unbelieving
- leery
- dubious
- untrusting
- trustless
- leary
- oversuspicious
2
as in persuaded
Synonyms & Similar Words
- persuaded
- influenced
- swayed
- predisposed
- misrepresented
- prepossessed
- interested
- colored
- distorted
- warped
- concerned
- shaded
- affected
- biased
- hostile
- jaundiced
- inimical
- prejudiced
- partisan
- unfriendly
- partial
- unsympathetic
- one-sided
- parti pris
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disinterested
- equal
- reasonable
- fair
- objective
- impartial
- receptive
- just
- neutral
- unbiased
- open
- unprejudiced
- equitable
- honest
- independent
- nonpartisan
- open-minded
- autonomous
- persuasible
- evenhanded
- hardheaded
- bipartisan
- detached
- unconcerned
- dispassionate
- indifferent
- distant
- uninterested
- aloof
- cold
- remote
- impersonal
- apathetic
- unemotional
- unenthusiastic
- incurious
- uncurious
convinced
2 of 2verb
as in brought
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
- persuaded
- brought
- satisfied
- urged
- induced
- got
- attracted
- argued
- prompted
- coaxed
- moved
- gained
- converted
- enticed
- tempted
- seduced
- brought around
- lured
- exhorted
- interested
- sold
- cajoled
- inclined
- swayed
- influenced
- prevailed (on or upon)
- wheedled
- entreated
- discussed
- talked (into)
- beguiled
- brainwashed
- allured
- won (over)
- led on
- snowed
- debated
- blandished
- overpersuaded
- mooted
- disputed
- fast-talked
- conversed
- blarneyed
- drew
- chewed over
- hashed (over)
- reasoned (with)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- deterred
- discouraged
- dissuaded
- unsold