convince of

convince of (something)

To cause someone to believe that something is true. A noun or pronoun can be used between "convince" and "of." You have no experience as a receptionist, so good luck convincing them of your qualifications for this job. You'll have a hard time convincing me of that. Yeah, right—like you'll be able to convince Mom and Dad to let you stay out till midnight on Saturday.

See also: convince, of

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convince someone of something

to persuade someone that something is true. You will never convince me of what you say. I will probably convince myself of the need to find a better job.

See also: convince, of

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