convincer

con·vince

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-vins]
- /kənˈvɪns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-vins]
- /kənˈvɪns/

Definitions of convincer word

verb with object convincer to move by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action: to convince a jury of his guilt; A test drive will convince you that this car handles well. 1
verb with object convincer to persuade; cajole: We finally convinced them to have dinner with us. 1
verb with object convincer Obsolete. to prove or find guilty. 1
verb with object convincer Obsolete. to overcome; vanquish. 1
noun convincer Convince, an often stated rule says, may be followed only by that or of, never by to: We convinced him that he should enter (not convinced him to enter) the contest. He was convinced of the wisdom of entering. In examples to support the rule, convince is often contrasted with persuade, which may take to, of, or that followed by the appropriate construction: We persuaded him to seek counseling (or of his need for counseling or that he should seek counseling). The history of usage does not support the rule. Convince (someone) to has been in use since the 16th century and, despite objections by some, occurs freely today in all varieties of speech and writing and is fully standard: Members of the cabinet are trying to convince the prime minister not to resign. 1
noun convincer One who, or that which, convinces; one who wins over by proof. 1

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Origin of convincer

First appearance:

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; < Latin convincere to prove (something) false or true, (somebody) right or wrong, equivalent to con- con- + vincere to overcome; see victor

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Parts of speech for Convincer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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convincer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for convincer

noun convincer

business — Business is work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services.
staff — a group of persons, as employees, charged with carrying out the work of an establishment or executing some undertaking.
sap — Fortification. a deep, narrow trench constructed so as to form an approach to a besieged place or an enemy's position.
cudgel — A cudgel is a thick, short stick that is used as a weapon.
works — exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.

All 24 Synonyms of convincer