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

  • (..) No. Applied Sciences is all locked up and off the books. The energy project, however, is a different story. Miranda Tate. We need to convince the board to get behind her. Let's show 'er the reactor. We're meeting her there in... minutes, so you better get dressed. You brought me out here (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises