überzeugen

Definitions of überzeugen
  1. verb
    make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
    synonyms: bekehren, gewinnen, konvertieren, veranlassen
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    type of:
    überreden
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
  2. verb
    perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
    synonyms: bewusst machen, bewusstmachen, bewußt machen, bewußtmachen, einleuchten, einsehen, klar werden, klarwerden, vorstellen
    ausmalen, nehmen, realisieren, vergegenwärtigen, vorstellen
    imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
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    types:
    erkennen, ermessen
    be fully aware of; realize fully
  3. verb
    make sure of
    synonyms: vergewissern, versichern
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    type of:
    sehen
    be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
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