Synonyms:
convert, win_over, convince
Meaning: make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"
Usage examples
It was hard to convince Pat, however, of the truth.
Nothing said or done can convince them differently.
"There is but one who may convince him, and that one be you.
It was a long time, nevertheless, before I could convince Parker of his mistake.
These natural and apparently adequate means all failing, what will convince them?
"With a word to Guiche, who is a clever fellow, I will undertake to convince him."
"You pique my professional pride, doctor," he said in a nettled tone. "I will convince you."
You came here for solitude, and I have been trying to convince you that we are surrounded with witnesses.
Simply this: We must not only let them alone, but we must, somehow, convince them that we do let them alone.
"Not one; and if I could only convince Elsie of his true character she would detest him as thoroughly as I do.