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convert

1 of 2

verb

con·​vert kən-ˈvərt How to pronounce convert (audio)
converted; converting; converts

transitive verb

1
a
: to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
They tried to convert us to their way of thinking.
b
: to bring about a religious conversion in
The missionaries converted the native people to Christianity.
2
a
: to alter the physical or chemical nature or properties of especially in manufacturing
converting starch into dextrose
b(1)
: to change from one form or function to another
converted the attic into a bedroom
(2)
: to alter for more effective utilization
convert a coal furnace to oil
(3)
: to appropriate without right
c
: to exchange for an equivalent
convert foreign currency into dollars
convert a bond
3
obsolete : turn
4
: to subject to logical conversion
5
a
: to make a goal after receiving (a pass) from a teammate
b
: to score on (an attempt, such as a try for point or free throw)
c
: to make (a spare) in bowling

intransitive verb

1
: to undergo conversion
He converted to Islam.
2
: to succeed in an attempt for a point, field goal, or free throw

convert

2 of 2

noun

con·​vert ˈkän-ˌvərt How to pronounce convert (audio)
: one that is converted
a convert to Christianity

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for convert

transform, metamorphose, transmute, convert, transmogrify, transfigure mean to change a thing into a different thing.

transform implies a major change in form, nature, or function.

transformed a small company into a corporate giant

metamorphose suggests an abrupt or startling change induced by or as if by magic or a supernatural power.

awkward girls metamorphosed into graceful ballerinas

transmute implies transforming into a higher element or thing.

attempted to transmute lead into gold

convert implies a change fitting something for a new or different use or function.

converted the study into a nursery

transmogrify suggests a strange or preposterous metamorphosis.

a story in which a frog is transmogrified into a prince

transfigure implies a change that exalts or glorifies.

joy transfigured her face

Example Sentences

Verb They tried for two points but could not convert. They had many chances to score but they couldn't convert their opportunities. They had chances to score but couldn't convert. Noun I didn't think I'd like paying my bills online, but now I'm a convert. the converts were the most vocal and fervent worshippers in the church
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
In addition, large trucking companies would have to gradually convert their existing fleets to zero-emission vehicles, buying more over time until all are zero emissions by 2042. Nadia Lopez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Sep. 2022 Under state law, the fee to convert to recreational cannabis is $1 million for retailers and $3 million for producers. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2022 In June, state officials set aside $400 million to offer developers incentives to convert offices to affordable housing over the next two years. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Instead, Gaevoy argued that the new setup is better for USDC holders, who previously had to pay fees to convert back and forth to BUSD or USDT. Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 The Crow will be a flagship project for Penzing Studios, which is currently expanding its facility with plans to convert the former airplane hangars to 12 soundstages with a total of 270,000 square feet of production space. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Will the budget airline seek to convert to that boarding method at Orlando’s airport, known by its code of MCO and under pressure to provide airlines with more gates? Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2022 While estimates show that $2 billion is needed to convert all petrol motorbikes in Kenya to electric, the current efforts are a step in the right direction with the country leading the e-mobility charge in Africa. Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 31 Aug. 2022 The project, which would bring hydroelectric energy from Quebec, through the wilds of western Maine and into Massachusetts, is a key piece of how Massachusetts plans to convert its energy grid from fossil fuels to clean energy. Sabrina Shankman, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022
Noun
The wedding had been for Matt Wage, the early earning-to-give convert. Gideon Lewis-kraus, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 Countless celebrities have fallen for the designer’s sultry looks—her stylish gen-Z fans include Dua Lipa, Emma Corrin and Zendaya—the most recent convert being Olivia Rodrigo. Alice Cary, Vogue, 28 July 2022 With a second chance at life, the recent Christian convert dedicates the rest of his time to helping others, even while struggling with an illness. Maggie Horton, Country Living, 24 June 2022 One such convert is Rando, the accountant, who plans to go all-electric for her next car. cleveland, 19 Feb. 2022 But before the Lone Peak 4.5 was released, its predecessor, the Lone Peak 4, made our columnist Wes Siler a convert. The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2020 As a white American convert to Islam, none of her family or friends share her faith. Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 Plus many convert into handheld models with an assortment of brushes and other attachments to clean moldy grout, greasy grill grates and dirty windows and even de-wrinkle fabrics. Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 Akshata was a recent, work-from-home convert to BTS who’d come from Bangalore, on vacation from her job as an investment banker. E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 21 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French convertir, from Latin convertere to turn around, transform, convert, from com- + vertere to turn — more at worth

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1561, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of convert was in the 14th century

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