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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley