Make a believer of Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /bəˈɫivɝ/ /ˈəv
MAYK-uh-buh-LEE-ver-uhv
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bɪlˈiːvɐ/ /ˈɒv
MAYK-uh-bil-EE-vuh-ov
Definition
To convince someone that something is true, real, or worth believing in, often after they previously doubted it.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal or conversational. Often used humorously or after surprising results, e.g., 'That magic trick will make a believer of anyone.' Frequently followed by 'someone' or 'me/you/him/her'.
Spanish: convencer - hacer creer a alguienPortuguese (BR): convencer - fazer alguém acreditarPortuguese (PT): convencer - fazer alguém acreditarChinese (Simplified): 让某人相信 - 使某人信服Chinese (Traditional): 讓某人相信 - 使某人信服Hindi: किसी को विश्वास दिलानाArabic: إقناع شخص - جعل شخص يصدقBengali: বিশ্বাসী করে তোলা - কোনো কিছুর প্রতি আস্থা সৃষ্টি করাRussian: заставить поверить - сделать сторонникомJapanese: 信じさせるVietnamese: làm ai đó tin - thuyết phục ai đóKorean: 믿게 만들다 - 신봉자로 만들다Turkish: inandırmak - birini inanan yapmakUrdu: یقین دلانا - کسی کو قائل کرناIndonesian: membuat seseorang percaya - meyakinkan
Example Sentences
That amazing story could make a believer of anyone.
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He finally made a believer of his parents with his hard work.
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The results will make a believer of you.
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Try this pizza—one bite might make a believer of you!
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That documentary made a believer of even the harshest critics.
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I never liked jogging, but this group has really made a believer of me.
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