convince

Definition

  • verb: to cause (someone) to believe that something is true
  • verb: to overcome by argument
  • synonyms: convict, satisfy, persuade

Examples

  • I managed to 'convince' myself that I was doing the right thing.

  • We 'convinced' them to go along with our scheme.

  • He 'convinced' me that the story was true.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Waiting to die alone. I have come back for you. To remind you of something. Something you once knew. That this world is not real. To convince me to honour our arrangement? To take a leap of faith, yes. Come back... ...so we can be young men together again. (..)
    2010 Inception
  • (..) Look, I, uh, brought these for you to give to the kids when you have a chance. It'll take more than the occasional stuffed animal... ...to convince those children they still have a father. I'm just doing what I know. I'm doing what you taught me. I never taught you to be a thief. (..)
    2010 Inception