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   Con·vert

   verb

   • 1. cause to change in form, character, or function: "production processes that converted raw material into useful forms" Similar changeturntransformmetamorphosetransfiguretransmutetranslatehumorous:transmogrifytechnical:permuteadaptturnreworkrecastreshaperefashionremodelremoldrehash
   • ▪ change or be able to change from one form to another: "the seating converts to a double or two single beds" Similar change intobe able to be changed intoadapt to
   • ▪ change (money, stocks, or units in which a quantity is expressed) into others of a different kind: "the figures have been converted at $0.545 to the Dutch guilder" Similar changeturnexchange forswap forswitch from
   • ▪ adapt (a building) to make it suitable for a new purpose: "the space can be easily converted into a home office" Similar adaptturnrebuildreconstructredevelopremakemake overrefashionredesignrestylerevamprenovaterehabilitatemodifyaltercustomizebring up to codeinformal:do upfix uprehab
   • ▪ transpose the subject and predicate of (a proposition) according to certain rules to form a new proposition by inference.
   • 2. change one's religious faith or other beliefs: "at sixteen he converted to Catholicism"
   • ▪ persuade (someone) to change one's religious faith or other beliefs: "he was engaged in converting people to Christianity" Similar proselytizeevangelizebring to Godredeemsavereformre-educatecause someone to change their beliefs/mindmake someone see the lightpersuadeconvincewin overproselyte
   • 3. score from (a penalty kick, pass, or other opportunity) in a sport or game.
   • ▪ advance the ball far enough during a down to earn a first down: "the Oilers converted on over half of their third downs"
   • ▪ score an extra point or points after having scored a touchdown by kicking a goal (one point) or running another play into the end zone (two points).

   noun

   • 1. a person who has been persuaded to change their religious faith or other beliefs: "he is a recent convert to the Church"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘turn round, send in a different direction’): from Old French convertir, based on Latin convertere ‘turn about’, from con- ‘altogether’ + vertere ‘turn’.

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   Definitions of convert (/kənˈvɜrt/) verb. change the nature, purpose, or function of something. “ convert lead into gold” “ convert hotels into jails” “ convert slaves to laborers” see more. verb. change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change. “The substance converts to an acid” see more. verb.

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   convert. vb ( mainly tr) 1. to change or adapt the form, character, or function of; transform. 2. to cause (someone) to change in opinion, belief, etc. 3. to change (a person or his or her way of life, etc) for the better. 4. ( intr) to admit of being changed (into): the table converts into a tray. 5.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONVERT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. verb. If one thing is converted or converts into another, it is changed into a different form. The signal will be converted into digital code. [be V -ed + into/to] ...naturally occurring substances which the body can convert into vitamins. [V n + into/to] ...a table that converts into an ironing board. [V + into/to]

5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › convertConvert Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of CONVERT. 1. a [+ object] : to change (something) into a different form or so that it can be used in a different way — usually + to or into. The cells absorb light and convert it to energy.

6. www.yourdictionary.com › convertConvert Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   verb. converted, converting, converts. To change from one form or use to another; transform. Convert grain into flour. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To cause to change as from one religion, doctrine, or course to another. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To persuade or induce to adopt a particular religion, faith, or belief.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › convert_vconvert, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   convert, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary. convert verb. Meaning & use. I. To turn in position or direction. Expand. I.1. † transitive. To turn (a thing or oneself) about, to give a… Expand. I.2. † figurative. To turn, direct; reflexive to turn one's… I.3. † transitive. To turn back, cause to return; sometimes, to…

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONVERT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to change the appearance, form, or purpose of something: The old warehouse was converted into offices. How do you convert miles into kilometres? convert verb [I, T] (CHANGE RELIGION) to change to a new religion, belief, etc, or to make someone do this: When did he convert to Islam? convert verb [I, T] (CHANGE DATA)