simple past tense and past participle of convince
"After hearing all the evidence, she was convinced that he was innocent."
In plain English: To convince someone means to make them believe something is true by giving good reasons.
"The manager convinced the team to try a new strategy for the final game."
In a state of believing, especially from evidence but not necessarily.
"After reviewing the conflicting reports, she remained convinced that he was telling the truth despite lacking definitive proof."
In plain English: When you are convinced, you feel absolutely sure that something is true because there is no doubt left in your mind.
"She was convinced that she had locked the front door before leaving."
Usage: Use convinced to describe someone who firmly believes something is true based on strong evidence or personal experience. It differs from persuaded in that it emphasizes the internal certainty of belief rather than just being influenced by another person's argument.