[kənˈvɪns], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something
(e.g: Robert's expression had obviously convinced her of his innocence)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘overcome, defeat in argument’): from Latin convincere, from con- ‘with’ + vincere ‘conquer’. Compare with convict