convince

con-vince · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To cause someone to believe something firmly.

  2. 2.

    To persuade someone to do something.

Related words

Antonyms: discourage, dissuade
See also: convinced, convincing, persuade
Synonyms: assure, persuade, satisfy, win over

Etymology

From Latin "convincere" meaning to overcome or prove, from "con-" (together) + "vincere" (to conquer).