transitive verb. 1Cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something. ... 'The hardest trick to pull is convincing someone that the truth is a lie.
What type of verb is convinced?
verb (used with object), con·vinced, con·vinc·ing. to move by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action: to convince a jury of his guilt; A test drive will convince you that this car handles well. to persuade; cajole: We finally convinced them to have dinner with us.
How do you use the word convinced?
Convinced sentence example
- In fact, I think Uncle Fabrice had him convinced that he couldn't sell a cheeseburger to a starving man. ...
- You're convinced they're not real? ...
- I just convinced myself we were going to make it right. ...
- I think I've convinced them that you're a trustworthy soul.
