Convince of Meaning in English
expression
kənˈvɪns/ /ˈəv
kuhn-VINS-uhv
kənvˈɪns/ /ˈɒv
kuhn-VINS-ov
Definition
To make someone believe or accept that something is true or real.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with 'someone' and a statement: 'convince someone of something.' Not the same as 'persuade to do' (which is about actions). Often followed by a noun or 'the fact that...'. Formal/informal contexts are both acceptable. Careful: don't say 'convince to' for beliefs.
Spanish: convencer dePortuguese (BR): convencer dePortuguese (PT): convencer deChinese (Simplified): 使相信Chinese (Traditional): 使相信Hindi: का यक़ीन दिलानाArabic: إقناع بـBengali: বিশ্বাস করানো -納ির্দেশ করাRussian: убедить вJapanese: ～を納得させるVietnamese: thuyết phục vềKorean: ~을 확신시키다 - ~을 납득시키다Turkish: ikna etmekUrdu: قائل کرناIndonesian: meyakinkan akan
Example Sentences
It's hard to convince her of the truth.
basic
He tried to convince me of his innocence.
basic
Can you convince them of the benefits?
basic
It took a while to convince my parents of my decision.
natural
No matter what I say, I can't convince him of anything.
natural
She managed to convince the team of her plan's value.
natural