convinced
Pronunciation: [kənˈvɪnst]
Word
Context: "persuasion"
(verb) to make someone believe that something is true. When you convince someone, you help them understand your idea so well that they agree with you.
Example
She convinced her parents to let her go to the party by explaining how responsible she would be.
Example
He tried to convince his friends to watch a movie, but they were not interested at all.
Example
How did you convince your teacher to let you redo the homework?
Context: "belief"
(verb) to firmly believe in something because you are persuaded by evidence or discussion. If you are convinced, it means you are sure about something after thinking about it.
Example
I am convinced that studying hard will help me get good grades.
Example
She was not convinced by his arguments and still thought he was wrong.
Example
What can I do to convince you that this idea is good?
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