convince in English
- convince⇄convince, transitive verb, -vinced,-vincing.
1. to make (a person) feel sure; cause to believe; persuade firmly.
Ex. The mistakes you made convinced me you had not studied your lesson. The buyer was convinced of the salesman's integrity. He co - convince⇄noun convincement.
- convince⇄noun convincer.
convince in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
convince in Hindi हिन्दी
convince in Kashmiri कॉशुर
Convince
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/kənˈvɪns/ (UK), /kənˈvɪns/ (US)
Definitions
- To persuade someone to believe or do something.
- To cause someone to feel certain about the truth of something.
Usage Examples
- She managed to convince her parents to let her travel alone.
- His argument was strong enough to convince the audience.
Etymology
From Latin convincere ("to refute, prove wrong"), from com- ("together") + vincere ("to conquer").
Synonyms
- Persuade, assure, influence, sway.
Antonyms
- Dissuade, discourage, deter.
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | convaincre | /kɔ̃.vɛ̃kʁ/ |
| Spanish | convencer | /kon.benˈθeɾ/ |
| German | überzeugen | /ˈyːbɐˌt͡sɔʏ̯ɡən/ |
| Hindi | मनाना | /manaana/ |
| Mandarin | 说服 | /shuō fú/ |
| Japanese | 説得する | /settoku suru/ |
| Tamil | நம்ப வைப்பது | /namba vaippathu/ |
| Bengali | রাজি করানো | /raji korano/ |
| Russian | убедить | /ubedit'/ |
| Portuguese | convencer | /kõ.vẽˈseɾ/ |
| More Indian Languages... | ... (Over 30 Indian translations) | ... |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /kənˈvɪns/
American English: /kənˈvɪns/
Historical Usage
First recorded in the 16th century, "convince" was initially used in the sense of proving someone wrong before evolving to its modern meaning of persuasion.
Cultural Nuances
In different cultures, persuasion methods vary—some emphasize logic and reasoning, while others rely on emotional appeal.
More Information
While "convince" is commonly used in daily speech, in legal and philosophical discussions, it often involves deeper argumentation.