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Convince/Persuade
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Convince vs. Persuade
Convince
/kənˈvɪns/
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To make someone agree or believe that something is true
Examples:
She tried to
convince
him to join the club.
His story might
convince
them to change their plans.
Synonyms:
persuade
assure
sway
Antonyms:
dissuade
discourage
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Persuade
/pəˈsweɪd/
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To convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Examples:
He tried hard to
persuade
her.
She
persuaded
him to join the team.
Synonyms:
convince
influence
sway
urge
encourage
Antonyms:
dissuade
discourage
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Ways to tell them apart:
Persuade
often involves emotional appeals, while
convince
is usually about logical reasoning.
Persuade
can imply more effort or rhetoric, whereas
convince
is often just about presenting facts or evidence.
You might
persuade
someone to change their mind, but you
d
convince' them with solid arguments.
Remember
persuade
with
swaying
someone
s feelings, while
convince
is connected to
convicting' someone with evidence.
Persuade
can involve charm and artfulness, while
convince
demands substantial proof and clarity.
When to use convince:
When to use persuade:
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