convince

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To make someone believe that something is true, often by using arguments or evidence.

   I wouldn't do it unless I was convinced that it was a good idea.

2. 2
   verb

   To persuade someone to do something.

   They finally convinced several customers to try the new product.

Borrowed from Latin convincō (“to refute, prove”), from con- + vincō (“to conquer, vanquish”). Doublet of convict. Displaced native Old English oferreċċan.

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