convince

Verb

Verb Forms: convinced, convincing, convinces

To cause someone to believe in the truth of something.
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
- "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"
To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
To persuade.
To overcome, conquer, vanquish.
To behave believably in a role; to make someone perceive oneself as the character being portrayed.
To confute; to prove wrong.
To prove guilty; to convict.

Examples

I tried to convince my opponent that ’ZA’ was a valid Scrabble word.
I wouldn't have or do something, unless I'm convinced that it's good.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin convincō (“I refute, prove”), from con- + vincō (“I conquer, vanquish”). Doublet of convict. Displaced native Old English oferreċċan.

Synonyms

convert, win over, assure, persuade, satisfy

Scrabble Score: 15

convince: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
convince: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
convince: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

convince: valid Words With Friends Word