Umstimmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Umstimmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "convince", "persuade" or "make someone change their mind".

Essential properties of "umstimmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: umstimmen
Simple past: stimmte um
Participle: umgestimmt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "umstimmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Convince someone to change their mind"

Definition: "To convince someone to change their mind or decision."
Translation(s): convince, persuade, make someone change their mind
Synonym(s): überreden, überzeugen
Antonym(s): festhalten, beharren
Related word(s): überzeugen, beeinflussen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich habe versucht, ihn umzustimmen, aber er blieb bei seiner Meinung.I tried to convince him, but he stuck to his opinion.
Nach einem langen Gespräch konnte sie ihn schließlich umstimmen.After a long conversation, she was finally able to persuade him.
Er war zuerst dagegen, aber wir haben ihn umgestimmt.He was against it at first, but we convinced him.

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