convince
UK: kənˈvɪns | US: kənˈvɪns
vt. to persuade someone to believe or do something through reasoning or argument
vt. to cause someone to feel certain about the truth of a statement
convince = con<with, thoroughly> + vinc<conquer> + e<verb suffix>
- con (from Latin cum): A prefix meaning "with" or "thoroughly," intensifying the action.
- vinc (from Latin vincere): A root meaning "to conquer" or "to overcome."
- e: A common verb-forming suffix in Latin-derived words.
Etymology Origin:
The word "convince" originates from the Latin convincere, combining con- (thoroughly) and vincere (to conquer). The original sense was "to overcome decisively in argument," which evolved into its modern meaning of persuading someone through logical proof. The root vincere also appears in words like "victory" and "invincible," reinforcing the idea of overcoming resistance.
She tried to convince him to join the project.
The evidence convinced the jury of his innocence.
I’m not easily convinced by advertisements.
He convinced himself that everything would be fine.
Can you convince your parents to let you go?