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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I acted as if I was convinced by the jollity in Mama’s voice.

From Literature

“I am convinced AI is NOT a bubble, it is only the beginning,” he added.

From MarketWatch

Leo Koguan, one of Tesla’s biggest individual shareholders, is convinced AI is not a bubble: “It is only the beginning.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The only one who seemed to need convincing was Donald himself.

From BBC

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