con·vince 
/kənˈvɪns/ verb
con·vinc·es; con·vinced; con·vinc·ing /kənˈvɪns/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to cause (someone) to believe that something is true
▪ He convinced me that the story was true. ▪ They convinced us of their innocence. ▪ I managed to convince myself that I was doing the right thing. 2 : to cause (someone) to agree to do something : persuade
▪ We convinced them to go along with our scheme. ▪ I was unable to convince her to stay.
▪ He convinced me that the story was true. ▪ They convinced us of their innocence. ▪ I managed to convince myself that I was doing the right thing.
▪ We convinced them to go along with our scheme. ▪ I was unable to convince her to stay.
