with conviction
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4.6
- idiom
:
con convicción
- "Jesus Christ, Bascal," he said with conviction, "I'd follow you anywhere."
I mean, we really said that with conviction to make changes, I guess trickle off.
- I mean, we really said that with conviction to make changes, I guess trickle off.
- Can you communicate with conviction and certainty?
- Any vote that might lead to war should be hard, but I cast it with conviction.
- You write stuff that you believe in, that you feel that you can can play with conviction.
- And I lead the family and the businesses with conviction and I and I love all my people and I love my family and they know that.
- You know, you say a lot of stuff with conviction, which I appreciate, but you need to Fact Check your uncertainty as much as possible.
Examples
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I made my vote with conviction.
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Miss Kahn spoke with conviction, "Well, I can't go on one of those things, can you?"
Fiction book (1996) -
Now I want you to try that again, but with conviction.
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And say it with conviction.
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Once more, please, with conviction.
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Others will have different positions, which they can certainly present with conviction.
Academic text (1991) -
"It's a great view," I said, this time with conviction, as he handed me my drink.
Fiction book (2001) -
"I don't care what you do with me," she said with conviction.
Fiction book (2001) -
You'll be speaking with conviction, and when you speak with conviction, people notice.
Fiction book (1998) -
When you present your ideas, do it with conviction so people will believe in them.
Synonyms
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1.0
In a strong way that shows you will not change your decision
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3.3
Act in a confident, brave way without fear or hesitation
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5.5
In a strong, definite way that shows no doubt
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2.9
In a way that shows a person is sure and not afraid
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3.9
In a serious and honest way that shows a strong wish
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4.7
Without any doubt and with confidence
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4.4
In a firm and determined way without changing your mind
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5.1
In a confident, firm way that makes your opinions and needs clear
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3.7
In a confident and calm way
Without pause or doubt
Antonyms
How Certain
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase 'with conviction' is compositionally built from 'with' (marking manner) plus 'conviction' (strong belief), so its meaning 'in a way that shows strong belief or confidence' is directly derivable from the constituents. This manner-expression pattern is common cross-linguistically and therefore a B1 learner who knows both words should be able to infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The phrase with conviction comes from the idea of being 'convinced'. Picture someone who truly believes what they say: they stand straight and speak in a firm voice. That's why it means 'strong belief or confidence'.