con
vince
Third Person
convinces
Present Participle
convincing
Past Tense
convinced
Past Participle
convinced
1
to make someone do something using reasoning, arguments, etc.
- I tried to convince my friend to join the hiking trip by highlighting the beautiful scenery and adventure it would offer.
- During the business meeting, the sales representative worked hard to convince the client to sign the contract by emphasizing the benefits of the partnership.
- Despite initial skepticism, she managed to convince her friends to try the new restaurant.
- The salesperson used persuasive techniques to convince the customer to upgrade to a premium subscription.
- Despite his fear of flying, she managed to convince her husband to accompany her on a trip to Europe.
2
to make someone feel certain about the truth of something
transitive
- The politician attempted to convince voters of the benefits of her policy proposals.
- The lawyer was able to convince the jury of her client's innocence.
- The teacher used real-life examples to convince her students of the importance of mathematics in everyday life.
- The scientist presented her research findings at the conference in an attempt to convince her peers of the validity and significance of her discoveries.