Convince (verb):Meaning:To persuade or make someone believe in something or to be certain about something through logical reasoning, evidence, or argument.
Examples:
- She used strong arguments to convince her colleagues to support the new project.
- The evidence presented in court was enough to convince the jury of the defendant's innocence.
- Despite initial doubts, the sales pitch managed to convince the customers to buy the product.
Synonyms:
- Persuade, influence, sway.
- Win over, coax, assure.
Antonyms:
- Dissuade, discourage, disprove.
- Mislead, deceive, confuse.
Collocations:
- Convince someone of something: He worked hard to convince his team of the importance of the new strategy.
- Convince someone to do something: She managed to convince him to join the volunteer program.
- Convince yourself: Take some time to research and convince yourself that you're making the right choice.
Idioms:
- Convince beyond a shadow of a doubt: The evidence was presented to convince beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Expressions:
- Need to be convinced: I'm not sure about this idea, I still need to be convinced.
Phrases:
- Convince through logical reasoning: He managed to convince the audience through logical reasoning.
Word Family (noun/adjective):
- Conviction (noun): A strong belief or confidence in something.
- Convincing (adjective): Able to persuade or make someone believe in something.