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Meaning of Convince
to make someone believe or agree with something
Definitions
- To persuade someone to believe or do something
- * To persuade someone to have a particular opinion or to make a particular decision
- * To make someone certain or confident about something
Etymology of Convince
The word "convince" comes from the Latin words "con" (meaning "completely") and "vincere" (meaning "to win"), with the past participle "convictus" (meaning "conquered" or "won over")
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of persuading or winning someone over to a particular point of view or opinion
Example Uses
- The lawyer's argument convinced the jury of the defendant's innocence
- * She was convinced that she had made the right decision
- * The data convinced us that the new strategy was working