Cool MateMeaning of Convince
In simple words: To make someone believe something is true or to persuade them to do something.
Convince in a sentence
- Are the prime minister's assurances enough to convince the public?
- I'd be very surprised if this argument convinces anybody.
- to **try/manage/fail to convince** somebody/yourself
- She has managed to convince even the sceptics.
- You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job.
- I’d convinced myself (that) I was right.
- Will the president be able to convince voters that he deserves a second term?
- The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of a revolution.
- I've been trying to convince him to see a doctor.
How to use Convince
Use 'convince' when you're trying to persuade someone with logical reasons or emotions. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but might be too strong in casual conversations. Avoid using it when simply explaining or suggesting.
Grammar pattern
convince + object + to-infinitive
Memory hint
Think of 'convince' as 'con-vince' — you have to win (vince) someone over.
Related words
Collocations with Convince
- convince someone of something
- convince someone to do something
- convince through logic
- hard to convince
- easily convinced
Opposites of Convince
- dissuade
- discourage
Common mistakes with Convince
- Using 'convince' without an object, e.g., 'I convinced.'
- Mixing up 'persuade' and 'convince', as they have different structures.
- Confusing 'convince' with 'persuade' in the context of non-people.
Convince appears in
Convince in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إقناع
جعل شخص ما يعتقد أن شيئًا ما صحيح أو إقناعه بفعل شيء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিশ্বাস করানো, রাজি করানো
কাউকে কিছু সত্যি বলে বিশ্বাস করানো বা কোনো কাজ করতে রাজি করানো।
- GermanDeutsch
überzeugen
Jemanden davon zu überzeugen, dass etwas wahr ist, oder ihn zu überreden, etwas zu tun.
- SpanishEspañol
Convencer
Hacer que alguien crea que algo es verdad o persuadirlo a hacer algo.
- Persianفارسی
متقاعد کردن، قانع کردن
کسی را وادار کنید که چیزی را درست بداند یا او را برای انجام کاری ترغیب کنید.
- FrenchFrançais
Convaincre
Faire croire quelque chose à quelqu'un ou le persuader de faire quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मनाना
किसी को कुछ सच मानने के लिए मनाना या किसी काम को करने के लिए राजी करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Convincere
Far credere a qualcuno che qualcosa sia vero o persuaderlo a fare qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Convencer
Fazer alguém acreditar que algo é verdade ou persuadi-lo a fazer algo.
- RussianРусский
Убедить, Заставить поверить
Заставить кого-то поверить во что-то или убедить его что-то сделать.
- Urduاردو
قائل کرنا، یقین دلانا
کسی کو کسی بات کا یقین دلانا یا اسے کچھ کرنے پر راضی کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
说服
让某人相信某事是真的，或者劝说他们做某事。
More words like Convince
- Persuade
- Influence
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
People also search for
- Convince meaning
- meaning of Convince
- Convince definition
- define Convince
- what does Convince mean
- Convince means
- how to use Convince
Frequently asked questions about Convince
What does Convince mean?
To make someone believe something is true or to persuade them to do something.
What is the definition of Convince?
to make somebody/yourself believe that something is true
How do you use Convince in a sentence?
Are the prime minister's assurances enough to convince the public?
Can you give another example of Convince?
I'd be very surprised if this argument convinces anybody.
What are synonyms for Convince?
Common alternatives include persuade, sway, influence, win over, coax.
What is the opposite of Convince?
Opposite meanings include dissuade, discourage.
What words go with Convince?
It commonly pairs with convince someone of something, convince someone to do something, convince through logic, hard to convince, easily convinced.
What are common mistakes when using Convince?
Using 'convince' without an object, e.g., 'I convinced.' Mixing up 'persuade' and 'convince', as they have different structures. Confusing 'convince' with 'persuade' in the context of non-people.
How do you pronounce Convince?
US: /["/kənˈvɪns/","/kənˈvɪnsɪz/","/kənˈvɪnst/","/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈvɪns/","/kənˈvɪnsɪz/","/kənˈvɪnst/","/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Convince?
Use 'convince' when you're trying to persuade someone with logical reasons or emotions. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but might be too strong in casual conversations. Avoid using it when simply explaining or suggesting.
What CEFR level is Convince?
"Convince" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.