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convince

/kənˈvɪns/
con · vince
Adverb:convincingly
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Adjective:convincing
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Past Simple:convinced
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Past Participle:convinced
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Present Participle:convincing
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convince Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To cause someone to believe firmly in the truth of something through argument or evidence.

Example

"The defense attorney presented strong evidence to convince the jury of the client's innocence."

2

To persuade or induce someone to do something.

Example

"Her friends finally managed to convince her to apply for the scholarship."

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Antonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Traditionally, style guides distinguish between 'convince' (to cause someone to believe something, followed by 'of' or a 'that' clause) and 'persuade' (to induce someone to take action, followed by 'to' and an infinitive), though using 'convince to' is now widespread in everyday English.

• Rhymes for convince

• Nearby Words

convict
convictable
conviction
convince
convincing
convincingly
convincingness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Latin 'convincere', meaning 'to overcome decisively or prove conclusively', formed from the intensive prefix 'com-' and 'vincere' ('to conquer').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Convince. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/convince
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