convinces

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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He gives me a virtual hug and convinces me to convince my husband that the pancakes in the freezer should be saved for my return and a new batch prepared for today’s breakfast.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Needham suggests Disney’s stock, trading at 13.7 times forward earnings, could double if it convinces Wall Street it is a media company.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The first hour of “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” convinces you that the King is the greatest entertainer who ever lived.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

"This is one of the elements that convinces me Michael Stone is innocent," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Bubbe convinces Mom that I need a day off from school, but I wouldn’t need one if Bubbe stayed.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan