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English verb: convince

1. convince (communication) make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something


SamplesHe had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product.


ExamplesThey convince him to write the letter


Synonymsconvert, win over


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)persuade


Narrower (hyponym)disarm









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