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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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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

Playing himself, director James Burrows, whom Valerie convinces to helm her pilot, notes that the jokes AI writes might come fast but are never better than obvious.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

So any development that convinces the market that these companies are still in for aggressive growth can boost the shares.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Downes added that Trump’s rhetoric could be a pressure tactic that convinces Tehran to give up its nuclear work at the negotiating table.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“I’ll be fine,” I tell her in a voice that barely convinces me, let alone Helen.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse