convince

2 definitions • 5 examples

to persuade someone or make someone certain:

convince someone of something He managed to convince the jury of his innocence.

[ + (that) ] It's useless trying to convince her (that) she doesn't need to lose any weight.

[ + to infinitive ] I hope this will convince you to change your mind.

to cause someone to believe something or to do something:

We tried to convince my grandfather to live with us.

[ + (that) clause ] I’m convinced (that) she’s lying.