convince

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Convince Definition & Meaning

1. To persuade someone to believe or do something.

Example: I convinced my friend to try sushi for the first time.

2. To cause someone to feel certain or confident about something.

Example: The evidence presented in court convinced the jury of the defendant's guilt.

3. To win someone over to one's side or opinion.

Example: The politician's speech convinced many voters to support his campaign.

4. To make someone realize the truth or validity of something.

Example: The teacher's explanation finally convinced the student that math was not as difficult as she thought.

5. To overcome doubt or hesitation in someone's mind.

Example: The safety features of the car convinced me to buy it despite the higher price.

Examples of the word convince used in sentences.

  • I can't convince my younger brother to eat his vegetables.
  • The salesman was able to convince the customer to buy the car by offering a discount.
  • She tried to convince her boss to give her a raise, but he refused.
  • He finally convinced his parents to let him study abroad for a year.
  • Can you convince your friend to come to the party with us tonight?
  • I tried to convince my friend to come with me to the concert tonight, but she's not interested in that kind of music.
  • The salesperson was skilled at convincing me to buy the more expensive headphones, but I had to stick to my budget.
  • It's hard to convince my grandmother to try new foods, she's very set in her ways.
  • I'm hoping to convince my boss to let me work from home on Fridays, it would make my commute much easier.
  • The teacher had to convince the students that the upcoming test was important for their progress in the course.
  • He was able to convince his friends to go bungee jumping with him.
  • I'm still not convinced that he is the right person for the job.
  • She managed to convince her boss to give her a promotion.
  • The salesman's pitch was convincing enough for me to buy the product.
  • I tried to convince my parents to let me study abroad for a semester.
  • It took some time, but I eventually convinced my friend to try the new restaurant that had just opened up.
  • After reviewing the data, the scientist was finally convinced that the new method was more effective.
  • The politician tried to convince the audience that his policies would benefit everyone in the long run.
  • Despite my efforts to convince my parents to let me travel alone, they still had their doubts.
  • The salesman worked hard to convince the customer to invest in the latest product.
  • The passionate teacher tried her best to convince her disinterested students that literature was worth studying and could enrich their lives in meaningful ways.
  • The salesperson used his charming personality and extensive product knowledge to convince his skeptical customer to make a purchase.
  • Despite her initial hesitation, the politician managed to convince her constituents that her proposed policies would benefit the community as a whole.
  • Despite the obstacles and criticism, the filmmaker was able to convince investors to fund his groundbreaking project, which went on to win numerous awards and critical acclaim.
  • After much debate, the research team finally managed to convince their colleagues that their findings were valid and important for further investigation.
  • She was determined to continue with her current job, but the offer from the rival company convinced her otherwise.
  • Despite his initial resistance, I managed to convince my friend to try a new, exotic dish for the first time.
  • Despite the dire circumstances, I had to convince my team to stay focused and committed to finishing the project on time.
  • The politician's speech was so inspiring that he convinced his constituents to rally behind him in his next electoral bid.
  • The coach's stern words convinced the team that they needed to step up their game if they wanted to win the season championship.
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