convince

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convince

(verb)

Meaning

to make someone believe or agree

Example

"The teacher tried to convince the students of the importance of studying."

Synonyms

persuadeinfluencesway

Antonyms

dissuadedeter

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'convincere', meaning to overcome.
Related word forms
  • noun: conviction
  • adjective: convincing

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