convinced

Meanings

• Verb

  To make someone believe or accept something, typically after a prolonged attempt.

  - "After hours of debate, the jury was finally convinced of the defendant's guilt."
  - "I'm not easily convinced, but the evidence was compelling."

• Verb

  To believe or accept something as true, especially despite doubts or opposition.

  - "She was convinced that she had seen a ghost."
  - "Despite the evidence to the contrary, he remained convinced of his innocence."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈvɪnst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

assure , convert , persuade , satisfy , win over

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with convinced
convinced , convinced , persuaded , deceived , received , achieved , believed , relieved , appeased , appealed , revealed , concealed , conceivable , receivable , perceivable , conceivable , admirable , unrivaled , rivaled , rivaled , inviolable , inviable , revivable , survivable

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Variants

List of all variants of convinced that leads to same result
convince , convinced , convincer , convincers , convinces , convincing

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Forms

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convincing, convincedly, conviction, convincingly, unconvinced, disconvinced, re-convince, self-convince

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'convaincre', meaning 'to confine' or 'to press together'. The modern meaning evolved from the idea of 'persuading someone to agree' by 'pressing' your argument.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'convinced' appears in the title of the 1971 film 'The Conversation' directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

2. In the Bible, St. Paul speaks of being 'convinced and persuaded' of the truth of the Gospel.

3. The term 'convinced' is often used in the context of jury trials, where jurors must be 'convinced beyond a reasonable doubt' of a defendant's guilt.

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Related Concepts

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1. Persuasion: The act of using reason or emotion to influence someone's beliefs or actions.

2. Argument: A series of statements intended to persuade others of the validity of a particular view or position.

3. Conviction: The state of being convinced or believing something to be true, especially with strong or absolute confidence.

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Culture

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The term 'convinced' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of persuasive speeches and debates. In art, it can be seen as a theme in paintings and sculptures depicting the conversion or transformation of characters. In music, it can be found in song lyrics expressing conviction or devotion.

How to Memorize "convinced"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of persuading someone to believe in something. Imagine yourself making a compelling argument or witnessing someone's transformation of belief.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'convinced' with the idea of 'belief' or 'trust'. Think of instances where you have been convinced of something or have convinced others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'convinced' with a memorable phrase, such as 'Can't Overlook Valid Information Necessary to Convince'.

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