convince

verb

To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

To persuade.

(acting) To behave believably in a role; to make someone perceive oneself as the character being portrayed.

(obsolete, transitive) To overcome, conquer, vanquish.

(obsolete, transitive) To confute; to prove wrong.

(obsolete, transitive) To prove guilty; to convict.

Roots

vincovinc- · Latin · conquer

Synonyms for convince

persuadev convertv assurev

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