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Meaning of convince in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /kənˈvɪns/

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  1. Verb

    convince

    Etymology

    mid 16th century (in the sense ‘overcome, defeat in argument’): from Latin convincere, from con-‘with’ + vincere‘conquer’. Compare with convict

    Definitions

    1. make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

    Examples

    • « He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product »

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