convince

CEFRB1

/kənˈvɪns/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make someone believe that something is true or right.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To overcome, conquer, vanquish.

Examples

  • Are the prime minister's assurances enough to convince the public?

  • I could not convince him of his mistake.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To persuade.

  2. To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

  3. To behave believably in a role; to make someone perceive oneself as the character being portrayed.

More examples

In context

  • You can talk until you're blue in the face, but you'll never convince me.

  • I wouldn't have or do something, unless I'm convinced that it's good.

  • Such convincing proofs and assurances of it as might enable them to convince others.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

Borrowed from Latin convincō (“to refute, prove”), from con- + vincō (“to conquer, vanquish”). Doublet of convict. Displaced native Old English oferreċċan.