convince
//kənˈvɪns//
Forms
- present (v1)
- convince
- past (v2)
- convinced
- past participle (v3)
- convinced
- present participle
- convincing
- 3rd person singular
- convinces
Definitions
1.To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
- I wouldn't have or do something, unless I'm convinced that it's good.
- Such convincing proofs and assurances of it as might enable them to convince others.
2.To persuade.
3.To behave believably in a role; to make someone perceive oneself as the character being portrayed.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2056
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin convincō (“to refute, prove”), from con- + vincō (“to conquer, vanquish”).
Doublet of convict.
Displaced native Old English oferreċċan.