convert
convert
verbDefinition of CONVERT
1
to persuade to change to one's religious faith <young missionaries who go door-to-door trying to convert people>
Synonyms proselyte, proselytize
Near Antonyms secularize; dissuade
2
to change in form, appearance, or use <the old factory was converted into an apartment building>
Synonyms alchemize, make over, metamorphose, transfigure, transform, transmute, transpose, transubstantiate
3
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request <many who used to insist that global warming was a myth have since been converted>
Synonyms argue, bring, bring around, convert, convince, gain, get, induce, move, prevail (on or upon), satisfy, talk (into), win (over)
Related Words blandish, blarney, cajole, coax, entreat, exhort, fast-talk, urge, wheedle; allure, beguile, lead on, lure, seduce, snow, tempt; brainwash, overpersuade; incline, influence, move, prompt, sell, sway; attract, draw, entice, interest; chew over, converse, debate, discuss, dispute, hash (over), moot; reason (with)
4
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right <the bailee converted the goods to his own use>
Synonyms arrogate, commandeer, convert, expropriate, pirate, preempt, press, seize, take over, usurp
