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k-uh-n-VINS/kənˈvɪns/

Convince means make someone believe that something is true. Convince someone that… / convince someone of something. Persuade is closer to making them do something: persuade her to apply. In everyday speech people mix the two, but exams like the difference. Convinced is a useful adjective: I am convinced.

Meaning

To make someone believe that something is true.

Examples

• “She convinced me to try the new restaurant.”
• “Nothing could convince him the story was false.”
• “I am convinced we chose the right plan.”

Good to know

convince someone that / of. Doing an action: persuade someone to.

Near in meaning

persuade

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