Synonyms of convince

convince

verb

kən-ˈvin(t)s 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• persuade
• satisfy
• bring
• get
• induce
• urge
• attract
• argue
• convert
• move
• gain
• coax
• entice
• talk (into)
• win (over)
• prevail (on or upon)
• tempt
• prompt
• seduce
• lure
• cajole
• exhort
• bring around
• sell
• entreat
• sway
• wheedle
• influence
• beguile
• discuss
• lead on
• interest
• allure
• brainwash
• snow
• draw
• fast-talk
• incline
• blandish
• converse
• overpersuade
• debate
• dispute
• moot
• reason (with)
• blarney
• chew over
• hash (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deter
• discourage
• dissuade
• unsell

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of convince

Whether Silicon Valley—let alone the wider world—will be convinced of this is far from clear. —Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026

Are scouts convinced that De Vries will remain at shortstop? —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026

Public buy-in is essential for any government choosing to embrace nuclear power; officials must convince their citizens that nuclear power is a safe and necessary option for energy security, or risk losing public support and ending up with a policy reversal down the line (as happened in Germany). —Julius Cesar Trajano, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026

Some members took those adjustments in stride, while others weren’t convinced. —Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026