Associations to the word «Convince»

Wiktionary

CONVINCE, verb. To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
CONVINCE, verb. To persuade.
CONVINCE, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To overcome, conquer, vanquish.
CONVINCE, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To confute; to prove wrong.
CONVINCE, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To prove guilty; to convict.

Dictionary definition

CONVINCE, verb. Make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke