How to sign convince in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

With your dominant hand oriented upward, bring it sideways until it hits the index finger of your non-dominant hand.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for convince
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for convince
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both of your hands near your shoulders. Rotate your hands forward until your pinkies are next to each other.

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Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of convince

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of convince

End of Sign

Final Frame of convince

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for convince
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for convince
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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