convince
verb (used with object)
to move by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action.
will convince
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future tenseof convince.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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And there's a hope that his time working outside London will convince voters that he "gets" Scotland more than most recent prime ministers.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
So far, its apps initiative has failed to excite, and it seems unlikely it can deliver a device that will convince consumers to trade in iPhones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
It’s whether it will convince enough wealthy people and companies to risk the kind of money necessary to compete with the top leagues for the top talent.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2025
Ultimately, no amount of incentives will convince people to have kids if they feel financially insecure.
From Salon ● May 4, 2025
"Before the day is out, dozens of villains will deliver up false claims. Only my crown will convince Papa that you are the genuine villain."
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
