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Facts can convince people to recycle more.
What does Convince mean?
Help someone agree using reasons.
Dictionary definition
To make someone believe or agree by giving clear reasons or evidence.
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She convinced her group to test both ideas.
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Strong evidence can convince readers that a claim is true.
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What does convince mean?
Convince means to make someone believe or agree by giving clear reasons or evidence.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to convince?
Persuade is close in meaning to convince in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to convince?
Dissuade gives a useful opposite or contrast to convince.
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WordConvince.
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MeaningConvince means Help someone agree using reasons.
ExampleExample: Facts can convince people to recycle more.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- kun · vins
- Strongest beat
- vins
- Ending
- vins
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on vins.
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dissuadeUse for leading someone away from a choice.
discourageUse when reducing agreement or motivation.
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Base word
convince
adjective
convincing
Strong enough to gain belief or agreement.
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