Word
convinced
Phoneticscon·vinced, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈvɪnst/
UK/kənvˈɪnst/
Definitions
01certain or sure
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. completely sure that something is true or that you are doing the right thing.
adj. firmly persuaded or certain of the truth or validity of something. Often functions as a predicative adjective following a linking verb.
“I am convinced that we made the right decision to move house.”
“Despite the lack of physical evidence, the detective remained convinced of the suspect's involvement in the conspiracy.”
Usage
Commonly followed by a 'that' clause or the preposition 'of'.
Pitfall
I am convinced for his honesty.
I am convinced of his honesty.
Use the preposition 'of' or 'that' after convinced, not 'for'.
Antonyms
02past action of persuading
B1 · Intermediate
v. the past tense of 'convince' — when you made someone believe something in the past.
v. the past tense and past participle of the transitive verb 'convince', meaning to have successfully persuaded someone.
“She finally convinced her parents to let her go on the trip.”
“The marketing team convinced the board to increase the annual advertising budget by presenting a detailed analysis of projected growth.”
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “convinced” in context.
Verb
01. become convinced
“After reading the report, I became convinced of the need for immediate change.”
verb + adj
02. remain convinced
“Despite the lack of evidence, the investigators remain convinced that the suspect is lying.”
verb + adj
03. seem convinced
“The manager seemed convinced by my explanation for the delay.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. convinced of the benefits
“Most doctors are now convinced of the benefits of a balanced diet.”
adj + prep + noun
05. convinced that the plan will work
“She is absolutely convinced that the plan will work if we follow it carefully.”
adj + that-clause
Adverb
06. deeply convinced
“The activists are deeply convinced of the urgency of the climate crisis.”
adv + adj
07. firmly convinced
“He is firmly convinced that he made the right decision for his family.”
adv + adj
08. thoroughly convinced
“I was thoroughly convinced by her performance that she was the best candidate.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“That summer Higuera convinced Sebastián Ceria to get involved.” “There are plenty of attacking midfielders but Omar Marmoush has never really convinced as a back-up to Erling Haaland.” “They were convinced that its blooming mould was in fact their spiritual guru.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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