Convince - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kənˈvɪns|  American pronunciation of the word convince
Brit.  |kənˈvɪns|  British pronunciation of the word convince

verb

- make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something (syn: convert, win over)
He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product

Extra examples

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.

He managed to convince the jury of his innocence.

We were able to convince the students of the need for wider reading.

I'm convinced (that) she's lying.

Her arguments didn't convince everyone, but changes were made.

Baker had to convince jurors that his client had been nowhere near the scene of the murder.

The officials were eager to convince us of the safety of the nuclear reactors.

I've been trying to convince Jean to come with me.

He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product

...you won't convince them, and, in fact, I don't agree either!...

His argument did not convince his opponents.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: convince
he/she/it: convinces
present participle: convincing
past tense: convinced
past participle: convinced
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