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TSVDL123 Posted 8 years ago
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"Having convictions" vs. "Being convicted"

I am having a bit of a debate with my friend, who says that "I was convicted" is the same as "I had convictions", both referring to strongly held beliefs. I feel that this use of "convicted" is incorrect, and I am looking for something that shows this without question. I would also be interested in whether or not there are other words that are similar; ones with several definitions where the different forms are different depending on which definition is used.


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TSVDL123 I feel that this use of "convicted" is incorrect, and I am looking for something that shows this without question. You are correct. " Jose was convicted of his girlfriend's murder and sentenced to life in prison.

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  • TSVDL123 I feel that this use of "convicted" is incorrect, and I am looking for something that shows this without question.
  • You are correct.
  • " Jose was convicted of his girlfriend's murder and sentenced to life in prison.
  • a=british
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TSVDL123 I feel that this use of "convicted" is incorrect, and I am looking for something that shows this without question.

You are correct.

"convict" means "to be found guilty in a legal context."

Jose was convicted of his girlfriend's murder and sentenced to life in prison.

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TSVDL123I would also be interested in whether or not there are other words that are similar;

I was convinced may be the phrase that you are looking for.

Helen was convinced that Hugh had lied to her.
~ It is Helen's conviction that Hugh had lied to her. (less used)

CJ

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