convinced

Everyday

1. (adjective) Completely sure that something is true: «I'm convinced the cat ate my sandwich.» tree →
2. (verb, past) Made someone believe something or agree to do something: «She convinced me to join the choir.» tree →
3. (adjective, before a noun) Firm in a belief: «a convinced Christian», «a convinced vegetarian». tree →

In the lessons

In stories, «convinced» shows what a character strongly believes — sometimes wrongly, which makes the story funny or exciting. In science, a good scientist is convinced only by evidence. In everyday life, children convince parents to let them stay up. Phrases: «be convinced that», «be convinced of», «not convinced» (doubtful), «convince someone to do something».

Examples

• I'm convinced there is a monster under my bed. tree →
• Tom was convinced that he had left his bag on the bus. tree →
• She convinced her parents to get a puppy. tree →
• The teacher wasn't convinced by my excuse. tree →
• After the experiment, we were convinced that plants need light. tree →
• Grandpa is a convinced fan of the local team. tree →
• Are you convinced, or do you need more proof? tree →
• He turned round anew, firmly convinced that he was seriously ill. tree →

Note

«Convinced» (sure) vs «convincing» (making others sure): «I am convinced» but «a convincing story». «Convince someone of something» / «convince someone that …». «Not convinced» is a polite way to say «I doubt it». Being convinced does not make a thing true — check the evidence.

In Jewish tradition

In stories, «convinced» shows what a character strongly believes — sometimes wrongly, which makes the story funny or exciting. In science, a good scientist is convinced only by evidence. In everyday life, children convince parents to let them stay up. Phrases: «be convinced that», «be convinced of», «not convinced» (doubtful), «convince someone to do something».

Examples

• Many years of study have convinced me that the Pythagorean philosophy is identical with the philosophy of the Sefer Yetzira and both are of Hebrew origin. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914)) tree →
• Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none that convinced Job, or that answered his words, among you. (Writings JOB.32.12, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

«Convinced» (sure) vs «convincing» (making others sure): «I am convinced» but «a convincing story». «Convince someone of something» / «convince someone that …». «Not convinced» is a polite way to say «I doubt it». Being convinced does not make a thing true — check the evidence.