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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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After Stagg convinces the leaders to postpone D-day, he is vindicated by a deluge of rain that arrives while everyone is attending church at Southwark House on June 5.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

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

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

Samantha convinces Dylan to perform a duet with her, which just gives me all sorts of anxiety because Arthur is probably going to want to do the same, right?

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera