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convince

US /kənˈvɪns/

verb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

She convinced the board to approve the new marketing plan.

Word Family

NounNoun
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VerbVerb
convince gốc
AdjectiveAdj
convincible
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • persuadewin approval or support for
  • assuremake certain of

Collocations

  • Easy convince someone
    to convince someone, meaning to make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
  • Medium convince the client
    to convince the client, meaning to make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
  • Hard convince the board of directors
    to convince the board of directors, meaning to make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
  • Very Hard convince beyond a reasonable doubt
    to convince beyond a reasonable doubt, meaning to make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

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