convince

Definition

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

Word forms

Past participle
convinced
Past tense
convinced
Present participle
convincing
Third person singular
convinces

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    She tried to convince her parents to let her go on the trip.

  2. vt.

    The lawyer worked hard to convince the jury of his client's innocence.