convince — To persuade someone firmly to believe or do something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To persuade someone firmly to believe or do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvɪns/
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to convince me that vegetables taste like candy, but I wasn't buying it!
- He convinced himself that eating pizza for breakfast was a balanced meal because it had all food groups.
- The lawyer's evidence was so compelling that it convinced the jury of the defendant's innocence.
convince
VERB[/kənˈvɪns/]
To persuade someone firmly to believe or do something
She convinced her parents to let her study abroad.
The lawyer convinced the jury with strong evidence. (🗣️ Persuade + ✅ Believe → Convince)
He winced after tasting the spicy sauce, but his friend convinced him to try another bite.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'convincere,' formed from the prefix 'con-' (with/together) and 'vincere' (to conquer/overcome). The word originally meant 'to overcome completely' and evolved to mean 'to persuade firmly.'
Breakdown
con- (with/together) + vincere (to conquer/overcome) = convince
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“I need to convince him of my innocence.”
“They convinced her to study abroad.”
“My parents are hard to convince about my career choice.”
“He presented a convincing argument for the new policy.”
“I'm not fully convinced by his explanation.”
📝Examples
“My mom tried to convince me that vegetables taste like candy, but I wasn't buying it!”
“He convinced himself that eating pizza for breakfast was a balanced meal because it had all food groups.”
“The lawyer's evidence was so compelling that it convinced the jury of the defendant's innocence.”
“Scientific research has convinced most experts that climate change is a serious threat.”
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