Convince vs. Persuade — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Convince and Persuade
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Convince
To cause (someone) by the use of argument or evidence to believe something or to take a course of action.
Persuade
Induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
It wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing
Convince
To prove to be wrong or guilty.
Persuade
To cause (someone) to accept a point of view or to undertake a course of action by means of argument, reasoning, or entreaty
"to make children fit to live in a society by persuading them to learn and accept its codes" (Alan W. Watts). See Usage Note at convince.
Convince
To conquer; overpower.
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Persuade
(transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion.
Convince
To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
I wouldn't have or do something, unless I'm convinced that it's good.
Persuade
To convince of by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe (something).
Convince
To persuade.
Persuade
To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something).
Convince
To overcome, conquer, vanquish.
Persuade
To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives.
Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
We will persuade him, be it possible.
Convince
To confute; to prove wrong.
Persuade
To try to influence.
Hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you.
Convince
To prove guilty; to convict.
Persuade
To convince by argument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe.
Beloved, we are persuaded better things of you.
Convince
To overpower; to overcome; to subdue or master.
His two chamberlainsWill I with wine and wassail so convinceThat memory, the warder of the brain,Shall be a fume.
Persuade
To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend.
Convince
To overcome by argument; to force to yield assent to truth; to satisfy by proof.
Such convincing proofs and assurances of it as might enable them to convince others.
Persuade
To use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion.
Convince
To confute; to prove the fallacy of.
God never wrought miracle to convince atheism, because his ordinary works convince it.
Persuade
Persuasion.
Convince
To prove guilty; to convict.
Which of you convinceth me of sin?
Seek not to convince me of a crimeWhich I can ne'er repent, nor you can pardon.
Persuade
Win approval or support for;
Carry all before one
His speech did not sway the voters
Convince
Make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something;
He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product
Persuade
Cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm;
You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!
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