English Synonym Finder

convince

Definitions

To persuade someone to do or believe something through argument or evidence.

To cause someone to feel certain that something is true.

Examples

I need to convince my parents to let me go on the trip.

She tried to convince him that the plan was too risky.

The evidence was enough to convince the jury of his innocence.

Synonyms

persuade induce assure sway influence convert win over

Antonyms

dissuade deter discourage hinder prevent confuse doubt