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ecdysiast

EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

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First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology

Latin convincere to refute, convict, prove, from com- + vincere to conquer — more at victor

convince

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests //we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise
Synonyms

argue bring bring around convert gain get induce move persuade
First Known Use
1530, in the meaning defined at sense 2
History and Etymology
Latin convincere to refute, convict, prove, from com- + vincere to conquer — more at victor
convince

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests //we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise
Synonyms

argue bring bring around convert gain get induce move persuade