Meaning & Definition of word "Convince"
Convince
/kənˈvɪns/
verb:
- 1. to make someone believe that something is true.
- Example: She tried to convince him to take the job offer.
- 2. to persuade someone to do something.
- Example: They managed to convince their parents to let them go on the trip.
- 3. to bring someone to a belief or opinion.
- Example: The evidence presented in the meeting was enough to convince the committee.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old French convaincre, from Latin convincere, which means 'overcome, conquer.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to convince oneself:
To persuade oneself to believe something.
convince the masses:
To persuade a large group of people.
hard to convince:
Difficult to persuade.
Related Words
persuasion:
The act of convincing someone to do or believe something.
assurance:
The quality of being confident and certain about something.
Slang Meanings of convince
Meaning: To sell someone on an idea.
● Example Sentence: I had to convince him hard to try that new restaurant.
Meaning: To talk someone into something.
● Example Sentence: She managed to convince him into going to the party.