C1
convene vs convince
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| conveneverb/kənˈviːn/ | Meaning to gather for a formal meeting, or to call people together for one | Goes with convene a meeting | Example The director convened a panel of experts to review the safety report. |
| convinceverb/kənˈvɪns/ | Meaning to make someone believe something is true, or persuade them to do something | Goes with convince of | Example It took me a week to convince my parents to let me study abroad. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Can you your brother to come to the party?