Convince and Exhort

Convince

Convince verb - To cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests.
Usage example: we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise
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Synonyms for Convince

Exhort and convince are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Exhort" instead a verb "Convince".

Nearby Words: convincing, convincingly

Exhort

Exhort verb - To try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action.

Convince and exhort are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Convince" instead a verb "Exhort".

Common collocations

soldiers convince soldiers exhort soldiers
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