convert

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con·vert | \ kən-ˈvərt

converted; converting; converts

Definition of convert

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : 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.

2a : 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

5a : 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

noun

con·vert | \ ˈkän-ˌvərt

Definition of convert (Entry 2 of 2)

: one that is converted a convert to Christianity

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Verb

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

Examples of convert in a Sentence

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 Facing arguably the most talented roster in the Majors, the Reds failed to convert their offensive opportunities. — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 16 Apr. 2022 The Illini failed to convert on a handful of easy scoring opportunities in the first half, including Curbelo’s misfires. — Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 11 Mar. 2022 His guest is Assembly Member Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), the author of a new bill, AB 1910, that would dedicate state funding to convert golf courses to housing. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2022 The coming refueling station at Utah Inland Port, which is promising to be the cleanest port in the nation, is part of something called Project Beehive, an effort to convert heavy vehicles in Utah to cleaner fuels. — Tim Fitzpatrick, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Apr. 2022 In Austin, two local advertising companies that wanted to convert conventional billboards to digital signs challenged the restriction on off-premises signs as violating their free-speech rights. — Jess Bravin, WSJ, 21 Apr. 2022 The Main Street investment hopes to help convert homeowners curious about solar (and all that star power won’t hurt). — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Apr. 2022 The energy portion lays out options to convert the region to 100 percent renewable energy using solar and wind power to replace fossil fuels. — Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2022 The state would prohibit for-profit operators on July 1, 2024, and require them to convert to nonprofits. — cleveland, 14 Apr. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Detectors inside each scientific instrument convert infrared heat signals into electrical signals. — Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 18 Apr. 2022 The Guardians lost, 1-0, in 10 innings, but Plesac came away a PitchCom convert. — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 14 Apr. 2022 Reyna Aburto was not the first Latina nor the first convert in that celebrated calling. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Mar. 2022 As Jonathan becomes more fanatical in his quest to be accepted as a convert, Zalmy grows more preoccupied with the profane pleasures of roller disco and musical theater. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2022 In Operation Flex, an informant for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Craig Monteilh, posed as a convert to Islam and sought to ingratiate himself with young congregants interested in physical fitness. — Jess Bravin, WSJ, 4 Mar. 2022 Maa and Tyagi, a recent convert to Hinduism who was formerly known as Wasim Rizvi, did not respond to requests for comment. — NBC News, 18 Jan. 2022 The story of Steven Sutton, a new convert living in the Shaker village at Canterbury, New Hampshire, in the 1780s, illustrates just how painful this struggle against exclusive love could be. — Stewart Davenport, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2022 Another cyber styling convert, Natori offers complimentary virtual fit sessions with their wardrobe specialists. — Vogue, 30 Jan. 2022 See More

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convert

verb

con·vert | \ kən-ˈvərt

converted; converting

Kids Definition of convert

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : to change from one form to another There are mechanical devices that convert air into beautiful sounds.— E. B. White, The Trumpet of the Swan

2 : to change from one belief, religion, view, or party to another

3 : to exchange for an equivalent I converted my dollars into euros.

convert

noun

con·vert | \ ˈkän-ˌvərt

Kids Definition of convert (Entry 2 of 2)

: a person who has been convinced to change to a different belief, religion, view, or party

convert

transitive verb

con·vert | \ kən-ˈvərt

Legal Definition of convert

1a : to change from one form or use to another

b : to exchange (property) for another especially of a different kind if property…is compulsorily or involuntarily converted — Internal Revenue Code especially : to exercise the right of conversion by exchanging (preferred shares or bonds) for common stock