שוכנע

Etymology
From the root.

Verb

 * 1) To be convinced or persuaded (by someone or something);
 * לאחר ויכוחים רבים, שוכנע חברי לבוא אתי לקולנוע.
 * l'akhar vikukhim rabim, shukhna khaveri lavo iti lakolnoa.
 * After many arguments, my friend was convinced to come with me to the movies.

Usage notes

 * This verb, which is strictly passive, emphasizes the existence of a person or thing doing the convincing. The related verb does not.