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

“Lost Worlds” convinces us of the value of slowing down to recognize the tremendous diversity of the human past.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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

He convinces the driver he's the one who booked the fare, but that the destination has changed and he has to go to Lisburn - right to McCullagh's front gate.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

And this convinces me she can see what else is going on, between Harold and me.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan