Also means
persuade
Usage Note
überzeugen is inseparable despite the über- prefix. Used reflexively, sich von etwas überzeugen means 'to satisfy oneself / check' that something is the case, and the adjective überzeugt means 'convinced'.
Examples
"Er konnte mich nicht überzeugen."
Natural Translation
He could not convince me.
Literal Translation
He could me not convince.
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