CONVINCES Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

convinces

verb

present tense third-person singular of convince

as in persuades

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise

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Recent Examples of convinces Greenblatt found the first frequently convinces the second that the work is fine. — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 It’s already been established that Ted is returning to coach the team, though what exactly convinces him to come back is a reveal saved for the premiere itself. — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026 Before Tom can drown Max, however, Anna convinces him to spare his life. — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 And then there’s the annual plowing of millions in DWP surplus dollars into the City Hall piggy bank, which convinces ratepayers they’re being fleeced. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 Crispy Fried Okra coated in yellow cornmeal is the version that convinces most folks to let down their guard and try it, but don’t stop there. — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 25 July 2026 In Robocop, a giant tech conglomerate convinces the city to place a powerful robot on its police force – a robot implanted with the consciousness of a beloved, fallen officer. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 July 2026 Not simply that there is so much to do, but that the city somehow convinces you that doing all of it is worth the exhaustion. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 Consequently, Oreana convinces Carter to run away with her without telling him the reason behind the impulsive decision. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

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Despite the warning, Max persuades both the guide and the rest of the group to choose the red path instead.

— Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 29 July 2026
The open question is whether Wednesday’s beat and share price jump is just a blip, or the catalyst that persuades investors to give the stock a more durable re-rating.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Definition of persuades

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In two or more dimensions, both of these lines count as fractals — that’s because a line takes up no area and leaves most of the surrounding space empty, which satisfies the condition of having many holes.

— Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
This creamy and cozy casserole is somehow still perfectly light and bright, as friendly as a summer side that satisfies those buttery cravings.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

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