convince
/kənˈvɪns/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #2232 in the learning path
使确信；使信服
Definitions
v. to make someone believe something is true
使确信；使信服
v. to persuade someone to do something
说服
Example
The photos convinced me that the flat was spacious.
这些照片让我相信那套公寓很宽敞。
Governments must convince residents that improved public transport offers a practical alternative to private cars.
政府必须让居民相信，改善后的公共交通能够切实替代私家车出行。
Collocations
- convince someone of something
- convince someone that
- convince someone to do something
Word family
- convinced (adj.)
- convincing (adj.)
- convincingly (adv.)
Synonyms
- persuade
Usage tip
convince sb of sth表示使某人相信某事。
FAQ
- What does convince mean?
- to make someone believe something is true to persuade someone to do something
- How is convince pronounced?
- UK /kənˈvɪns/, US /kənˈvɪns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
