convince
/kənˈvɪns/
verb
- To make someone believe something or feel sure about it.
- She convinced her parents that she was ready to drive alone.
- I tried to convince my friend to come to the party.
- The data convinced the scientists that the theory was correct.
- To persuade someone to do something.
- The salesman convinced us to buy the newer model.
- Can you convince her to change her mind?
- He convinced his brother to join the soccer team.