convince

verb B1

Meaning

To convince someone means to make them believe that something is true or to persuade them to do something.
💡 A common mistake is using "convince" without "someone" (e.g., "I convince" instead of "I convince him/her").

Example Sentences

Can you convince him to join our team ?
I cannot convince him to change his mind today .
I need to convince him to join our team tomorrow .
I need to convince my friend to join the gym .

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