
Convince
Emotional Appeal
Use 'convince' when appealing to someone's feelings to believe something.

The documentary convinced me that sea turtles need our help.
Not Always True
Convincing doesn't mean the thing is true, just that someone believes it is.

He convinced the jury of his innocence, even though evidence was missing.
Strong Arguments
When trying to convince, it implies using strong reasons or arguments.

Her speech convinced the council to adopt the policy.
Compare with
AssureBring aroundCajoleCoaxInfluencePersuadeSwayWin over
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