as in to persuade
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise
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Recent Examples of convince
The Wuthering Heights star recently explained how the Saltburn writer-director convinced him to take on the role of romantic antihero Heathcliff in her upcoming adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2025
The results show that Trump has so far been able to convince only his base that his economic policies will be good for the country over time: 49% of the public believe the economy will get worse over the next year, the most pessimistic overall result since 2023.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
Ellie changes his mind, convincing him that Cap would've wanted the ranch to stay in the family.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Lanie is convinced Prophet Jack is a fraud — that is, until his other predictions about the weather and traffic accidents come true.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2025
The results show that Trump has so far been able to convince only his base that his economic policies will be good for the country over time: 49% of the public believe the economy will get worse over the next year, the most pessimistic overall result since 2023.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
Ellie changes his mind, convincing him that Cap would've wanted the ranch to stay in the family.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Lanie is convinced Prophet Jack is a fraud — that is, until his other predictions about the weather and traffic accidents come true.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convince
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Another factor that might hamper Chelsea’s attempts to persuade Rak-Sakyi to stay is what has happened to his brother, Jesurun.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The administration is expected to return to the Supreme Court quickly in an effort to persuade the justices to lift their temporary order.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those details didn’t satisfy attorneys for Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy organization challenging the request.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Billionaire Trump backer: Wait 90 days before bringing 'hammer down' on China Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, a Trump supporter now at odds with the president over tariffs, called April 13 for a three-month pause on China.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Perry shared a series of photographs of Lucio growing up: at 3 months, 7 months, and a year old, with his hair getting longer and curlier each time, before bringing the now 18-month-old Lucio into the video.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Convince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convince. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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