convince (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *convince*:
VERB	communication	convince, convert, win over	make (someone) agree / agree, understand, or realize / realize the truth or validity of something

convince > pronunciation
Sounds	kahnvih'ns
Rhymes	competence ... wince: 11 rhymes with ihns...

English > *convince*: 1 sense > verb 1, communication
Meaning	make (someone) agree / agree, understand, or realize / realize the truth or validity of something.
Pattern	Somebody ----s somebody
Model	They convince him to write the letter
Example	"He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"
Synonyms	convert, win over
Narrower	disarm	make less hostile
Broader	persuade	Cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action
Spanish	convencer, persuadir
Catalan	convèncer
Adjectives	convincible	being susceptible to persuasion

HyperDic: convince