/kənˈvɪns/
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Translation
To make someone believe that something is true, or agree to do something.
Word origin
From Latin convincere, meaning to win someone over by argument.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- convincere
- English cognates
- convict, invincible
Grammar
Verb typeregular (convince, convinces, convinced)
Examples
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"Convince someone that" means make them believe it.
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"Convince someone to do" means talk them into doing it.
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"Not convinced" means you still do not believe it.
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