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be convinced

VERB

feel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume consider hold know sense think

STRONG

conclude conjecture credit deduce deem esteem gather guess infer intuit judge presume repute suppose surmise suspect

WEAK

be of the opinion have a hunch have the impression

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve

VERB

think

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume consider determine expect feel guess judge realize see take understand

STRONG

comprehend conceive conclude credit deem envisage envision esteem estimate fancy feature foresee gather hold image imagine presume project reckon regard sense suppose surmise suspect vision visualize

WEAK

plan for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve doubt ignore misunderstand neglect overlook

STRONG

disregard know

VERB

trust

Synonyms

STRONGEST

count on depend on look to

STRONG

accredit assume expect hope imagine presume suppose surmise take

WEAK

bank on bet bottom dollar on bet on build on calculate on confide in gamble on have faith in lay money on lean on place confidence in place trust in reckon on rely upon swear by take at face value think likely

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain disbelieve know reject

WEAK

distrust hold keep mistrust

Example Sentences

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Nishtar was reluctant to criticise Washington, which she hopes can still be convinced to rejoin the alliance.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

People who can be convinced of the truth.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

“For supporters of the regime, that is a positive thing. They can be convinced that the legacy of Ali Khamenei is continuing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Among the obstacles are whether manufacturers can keep prices low, make the vehicles safe enough and if big-car-loving Americans can be convinced to downsize.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

First, Giant John had to be convinced that Maniac was not kidnapping his brothers.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

be convinced

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