convince

UK /kənˈvɪns/ US /kənˈvɪns/
verb 5

Definitions

verb

1

To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

I wouldn't have or do something, unless I'm convinced that it's good.

Such convincing proofs and assurances of it as might enable them to convince others.

2

To persuade.

3

To overcome, conquer, vanquish.

[…]his two Chamberlaines / Will I with Wine, and Waſſell, ſo conuince, / That Memorie, the Warder of the Braine, / Shall be a Fume,[…]

4

To behave believably in a role; to make someone perceive oneself as the character being portrayed.

5

To confute; to prove wrong.

For hee mightily conuinced the Iewes, and that publikely, shewing by the scriptures, that Iesus was Christ.

And therfore, God neuer wrought Miracle, to conuince Atheiſme, becauſe his Ordinary Works conuince it.

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