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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To convince his fellow legislators, he read out loud from two ProPublica stories about women in Texas who died without lifesaving care.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

She says parents are often horrified, but they can't convince their child to stop using so many different products.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I’ve tried to convince him to sell both houses so we could buy another one together.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Waterkeeper and other environmental groups successfully used the same provision to convince the EPA in 2024 to require permits for businesses near the polluted Dominguez Channel and Los Cerritos Channel in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“Can you believe I have to convince humans why their own environment is important?” said Roz.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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