convincing (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
Definition
Making someone believe that something is true or real.
Examples
She gave a convincing performance as the lead actress.
The company needs a convincing plan to overcome its financial difficulties.
His explanation for being late was surprisingly convincing.
How to Use convincing
- convince someone of something (prepositional phrase)
- To make a person believe that a particular thing is true. — "He tried to convince me of his innocence."
- convince someone to do something (prepositional phrase)
- To persuade someone successfully to take a particular action. — "We finally convinced her to join the team."
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