To convince
Example: He convinces the client with strong arguments and data
Definition
"To convince" means to persuade someone firmly to believe or do something by presenting strong arguments or evidence. It involves influencing a person's thoughts or decisions, often leading them to accept a particular point of view or course of action with confidence.
Etymology
The verb "to convince" originates from the Latin word "convincere," meaning 'to overcome, prove, or demonstrate.' It combines 'con-' meaning 'completely' and 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer.' Did you know that "to convince" literally means 'to conquer completely' in its original sense, reflecting the idea of thoroughly winning over someone's mind?
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"To convince" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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