definition of the word convince

Latin convincere, -victum, to refute, prove; con- + vincere "to conquer."

/kənˈvɪns/, /k@n"vIns/

• Rhymes: -ɪns

to convince (third-person singular simple present convinces, present participle convincing, simple past and past participle convinced)

1. To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence

• persuade
• satisfy
• assure
• convert
• win over

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