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Synonyms for convince

Grammar : Verb
Spell : kuhn-vins
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈvɪns

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Définition of convince

Origin :
  • 1520s, "to overcome in argument," from Latin convincere "to overcome decisively," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + vincere "to conquer" (see victor). Meaning "to firmly persuade" is from c.1600. Related: Convinced; convincing; convincingly.
  • verb gain the confidence of
Example sentences :
  • Windich took some of the old dung with him to convince our companions that we had seen them.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • He says, he will convince you of his love by deeds, since he is not permitted by you to express it by words.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • But I hope you will convince as well them as me of the contrary.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • But he was apparently able to convince even Larry la Roche by means of words.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • (To Béralde) Will you let me convince you; and to show you at once how my mistress loves my master.
  • Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
  • She saw enough to convince her that the young creature in front of her was in earnest.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • It was scarcely possible to convince him that he was beloved.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • I have heard it said that there are men who read in books to convince themselves there is a God.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • A single moment served to convince the youth that he was mistaken.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • No more was needed to convince Number Thirteen of the identity of the party.
  • Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Antonyms for convince

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