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Master English Collocations with "Conviction": 40+ Essential Combinations for Advanced Learners

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Understanding collocations with "conviction" transforms your English from basic to sophisticated. This comprehensive guide presents 40+ essential combinations across five categories - from personal beliefs to legal contexts. Master these patterns to express certainty, describe legal situations, and communicate with the authority that native speakers expect in academic and professional settings.

Master English Collocations with 'Conviction': 40+ Essential Combinations for Advanced Learners — Master English Collocations with "Conviction": 40+ Essential Combinations for Advanced Learners

I. What is Conviction?
II. Compilation of the most common collocations with Conviction
III. Exercises on collocations with Conviction
1. 1. Exercise: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word
2. 2. Answer

I. What is Conviction?

In English, Conviction is pronounced as /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/ and functions as a noun, meaning: the fact of officially being found to be guilty of a particular crime, or the act of officially finding someone guilty; a strong belief that is not likely to change, or the strong feeling that your beliefs are right. For example:

Since it was Jack’s first conviction for stealing, he was given a less severe sentence.
We share a deep conviction that we can do anything if we're willing to work hard.

II. Compilation of the most common collocations with Conviction

PREP has compiled the most common collocations with Conviction in the table below, let’s take a look!

1. Adjective + Conviction (Describing Strength and Quality)

No.	Collocations with Conviction	Example
1	Absolute conviction /ˈæbsəluːt kənˈvɪkʃən/	Anna spoke with absolute conviction about the importance of education.
2	Deep conviction /diːp kənˈvɪkʃən/	Jack's actions were driven by a deep conviction to help others.
3	Firm conviction /fɜːrm kənˈvɪkʃən/	With firm conviction, Anna argued for equal rights.
4	Genuine conviction /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn kənˈvɪkʃən/	Richard's speech was delivered with genuine conviction.
5	Strong conviction /strɔːŋ kənˈvɪkʃən/	Merry had a strong conviction that justice would prevail.
6	Profound conviction /prəˈfaʊnd kənˈvɪkʃən/	Boo had a profound conviction in the power of kindness.
7	Sincere conviction /sɪnˈsɪər kənˈvɪkʃən/	Bron expressed his views with sincere conviction.
8	Passionate conviction /ˈpæʃənɪt kənˈvɪkʃən/	Xavia addressed the crowd with passionate conviction.
9	Utter conviction /ˈʌtər kənˈvɪkʃən/	Anna spoke with utter conviction about the need for environmental protection.
10	Unwavering conviction /ʌnˈweɪvərɪŋ kənˈvɪkʃən/	Despite criticism, she maintained unwavering conviction in her beliefs.

2. Type-Based Convictions (Personal, Professional, and Ideological)

No.	Collocations with Conviction	Example
11	Personal conviction /ˈpɜːrsənəl kənˈvɪkʃən/	Peter stood by his personal convictions despite opposition.
12	Moral conviction /ˈmɒrəl kənˈvɪkʃən/	Jackson refused the offer due to his strong moral convictions.
13	Religious conviction /rɪˈlɪdʒəs kənˈvɪkʃən/	Lona's actions were motivated by her religious convictions.
14	Political conviction /pəˈlɪtɪkəl kənˈvɪkʃən/	Her political convictions led her to campaign for social justice.
15	Ideological conviction /ˌaɪdiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl kənˈvɪkʃən/	Lisa's decisions were guided by her ideological convictions.
16	Philosophical conviction /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkəl kənˈvɪkʃən/	Emi's philosophical convictions influenced her writings.
17	Theological conviction /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl kənˈvɪkʃən/	Jack's theological conviction drives him to live a life of service and humility.
18	Ethical conviction /ˈɛθɪkəl kənˈvɪkʃən/	The doctor's ethical convictions prevented him from compromising patient care.
19	Professional conviction /prəˈfɛʃənəl kənˈvɪkʃən/	Her professional convictions demanded transparency in all business dealings.
20	Intellectual conviction /ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəl kənˈvɪkʃən/	His intellectual convictions were shaped by years of scientific research.

3. Legal and Criminal Justice Context

No.	Collocations with Conviction	Example
21	Criminal conviction /ˈkrɪmɪnl kənˈvɪkʃən/	John faced a criminal conviction for theft.
22	Previous conviction /ˈpriːviəs kənˈvɪkʃən/	Smith's previous conviction affected his job prospects.
23	Prior conviction /ˈpraɪər kənˈvɪkʃən/	The judge considered Joe's prior conviction during sentencing.
24	Wrongful conviction /ˈrɔːŋfəl kənˈvɪkʃən/	Moak was released after evidence of a wrongful conviction came to light.
25	Felony conviction /ˈfɛləni kənˈvɪkʃən/	The felony conviction barred him from certain employment opportunities.
26	Conviction rate /kənˈvɪkʃən reɪt/	The conviction rate for the new policy has significantly increased.
27	Drug conviction /drʌɡ kənˈvɪkʃən/	His drug conviction resulted in a two-year prison sentence.
28	Misdemeanor conviction /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər kənˈvɪkʃən/	The misdemeanor conviction carried a fine rather than jail time.

4. Verb + Conviction (Actions and Processes)

No.	Collocations with Conviction	Example
29	Uphold the conviction /ʌpˈhoʊld ðə kənˈvɪkʃən/	The appeals court decided to uphold the conviction of the defendant.
30	Strengthen a conviction /ˈstrɛŋθən ə kənˈvɪkʃən/	Emi's experiences working abroad served to strengthen her conviction in the importance of cultural exchange.
31	Share a conviction /ʃɛr ə kənˈvɪkʃən/	They share a conviction that education is the key to social progress.
32	Secure a conviction /sɪˈkjʊr ə kənˈvɪkʃən/	The prosecutor worked hard to secure a conviction in the high-profile case.
33	Challenge a conviction /ˈtʃælɪndʒ ə kənˈvɪkʃən/	The defense attorney plans to challenge the conviction on appeal.
34	Overturn a conviction /ˌoʊvərˈtɜːrn ə kənˈvɪkʃən/	New DNA evidence helped overturn the conviction after twenty years.
35	Question someone's conviction /ˈkwɛstʃən ˈsʌmwʌnz kənˈvɪkʃən/	Nobody dared to question his conviction about climate change action.
36	Express conviction /ɪkˈsprɛs kənˈvɪkʃən/	She expressed her conviction through both words and actions.

5. Temporal and Developmental Convictions

No.	Collocations with Conviction	Example
37	Growing conviction /ˈɡroʊɪŋ kənˈvɪkʃən/	There is a growing conviction that climate change needs immediate action.
38	Lifelong conviction /ˈlaɪflɔːŋ kənˈvɪkʃən/	His lifelong conviction about social equality shaped his career choices.
39	Renewed conviction /rɪˈnuːd kənˈvɪkʃən/	The conference gave her renewed conviction in her research direction.
40	Developing conviction /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ kənˈvɪkʃən/	Students showed developing conviction in their chosen fields of study.

These tables provide a comprehensive overview of conviction collocations across different contexts, from personal beliefs to legal terminology. Each example demonstrates natural usage patterns that English learners can apply in various speaking and writing situations. The phonetic transcriptions help with pronunciation accuracy, while the diverse contexts show how conviction functions in different registers of English communication.

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III. Exercises on collocations with Conviction

To better understand the meanings of collocations with Conviction, let's complete the exercise section below together!

1. Exercise: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word

firm conviction; absolute conviction; criminal conviction; conviction rate; deep conviction

Yet even this is done with __________.
Therefore, a _________ as high as 90 percent certainly cries out for explanation.
Pure preemption is different from either _________ or traditional civil commitment.
All three awakenings were characterized by a _________ of sin followed by conversion, fervent prayer, and some ecstatic phenomena.
It remains our _________ that the best way forward is to offer a forum for constructive and stimulating debate.
She has a __________ that she is on the right path, despite the doubts of others.
The defendant was found guilty and received a __________ for aggravated assault.
The __________ of the jury in this case was very high, with over 90% of defendants being convicted.
After much deliberation, the judge came to the __________ that the evidence was overwhelming.
His __________ that climate change is an urgent crisis has driven him to become a vocal activist.

2. Answer

1 - absolute conviction	2 - conviction rate	3 - criminal conviction	4 - deep conviction	5 - firm conviction
6 - firm conviction	7 - criminal conviction	8 - conviction rate	9 - absolute conviction	10 - deep conviction

These conviction collocations form the backbone of persuasive English communication. Practice integrating them into your daily vocabulary to develop the linguistic precision that distinguishes advanced speakers. Whether discussing personal beliefs or legal matters, these combinations provide the exact expressions needed to convey strength, certainty, and professional competence in any English-speaking environment.

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