Definitions

convince

[kuhn-vins] / kənˈvɪns /

VERB

gain the confidence of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assure get persuade prompt prove satisfy sway

STRONG

brainwash change demonstrate draw effect establish hook induce overcome refute sell turn

WEAK

argue into bring around bring home to bring to reason make a believer prevail upon put across sell one on talk into twist one's arm win over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade fail prevent stop

STRONG

confuse

Example Sentences

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Home Depot’s management team faces a challenging task at its investor day Tuesday: Convince investors that the company will grow again following several taxing years for the home improvement sector.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

Convince her otherwise with the gift of comfort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

So it wasn’t “Hmm, I don’t know. Convince me, Steve.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024

But it doesn’t mention one seemingly intuitive option: Convince people currently driving to instead take transit, which is much safer per passenger mile.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2022

“I’m not going to tell anyone. That poor girl is suffering. I think she’s Polish. Will you try to speak to her? Convince her to let me help.”

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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