convince
word
/kənˈvɪns/
kuhn-VINS
/kənvˈɪns/
kuhn-VINS
Definition
To make someone believe that something is true, or to persuade someone to do something or agree with you.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in everyday English. Patterns: 'convince someone to do something', 'convince someone that...', and 'convince someone of something'. 'Persuade' is similar, but 'convince' often focuses more on changing someone's mind or belief.
Spanish: convencerPortuguese (BR): convencerPortuguese (PT): convencerChinese (Simplified): 说服 - 使相信Chinese (Traditional): 說服 - 使相信Hindi: राज़ी करना - यक़ीन दिलानाArabic: يقنع - يحمل على التصديقBengali: বিশ্বাস করানো - রাজি করানোRussian: убедить - переубедитьJapanese: 納得させる - 説得するVietnamese: thuyết phục - làm cho tinKorean: 납득시키다 - 설득하다Turkish: ikna etmekUrdu: قائل کرنا - راضی کرناIndonesian: meyakinkan - membujuk
Example Sentences
She convinced me that the plan would work.
basic
I tried to convince my friend to come with us.
basic
Nothing could convince him to change his mind.
basic
You don't need to convince me—I'm already in.
natural
Good luck convincing Dad to let us borrow the car.
natural
Her calm voice almost convinced me, but I still had doubts.
natural