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convince

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb convince has 1 sense
  1. convert, win over, convince - make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"
    --1 is one way to persuade
    Sample sentence:
    They convince him to write the letter

Definitions from the Web

Convince

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To persuade someone to believe or do something; to cause someone to feel certain way or believe that something is true

Synonyms: persuade, influence, sway

Senses/Usages:

1. General Usage

Definition: To successfully persuade someone

Example Sentences:
  • She managed to convince her parents to let her go on the trip.
  • He convinced the board of directors to invest in the new project.
  • The speaker convinced the audience to change their opinion.

2. Popular Usage

Definition: To persuade someone to buy a product or service

Example Sentences:
  • The salesperson convinced me to purchase the latest smartphone.
  • They used their marketing strategies to convince customers to buy their product.
  • He convinced his friend to try the new restaurant in town.

3. Local Usage

Definition: To persuade someone with a specific local dialect or cultural approach

Example Sentences:
  • They used their strong local connection to convince the community to support the charity.
  • The local politician convinced the voters by addressing their specific concerns.
  • Her knowledge of the local customs convinced the committee to approve her proposal.

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