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

  • (..) -Can I help pump the gas? -Sure! I'll even let you drive. -Yeah? -Yeah, when you're . Funny, Mom. Great. How am I gonna convince those guys it was an accident? Buzz! Buzz! Ha! You're alive! This is great! Oh, I'm saved! I'm saved. (..)
    1995 Toy Story