Подбор синонимов:
able2, danger1, government1, reality1, Were1, wider1, were1, students1, need1, reading1- convince
_v. 1 убеждать, уверять в чем-л. (of) We were able to convince the students of the need for wider reading. Were you able to convince the government of the reality of the danger? 2 доводить до сознания (ошибку, проступок и т. п.)