convince
verb (used with object)
to move by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action.
has convinced
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present perfectof convince (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Guardiola had previously described Maresca as "one of the best managers in the world" but what has convinced the club's hierarchy?
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
The Knicks’ hot streak, meanwhile, has convinced oddsmakers that New York is the likeliest team to represent the Eastern Conference on the championship stage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
Each declaration that there is “nothing more to see” has convinced millions that there must be.
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2026
It makes most of its money selling cars, and trends there aren’t great, but it has convinced investors that this is unimportant.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
Mami has convinced Papi he can watch over me before he goes to work on Saturday morning.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
