Definition of convert
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 dextroseb (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 rightc : 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 teammateb : 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
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Examples of convert in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of convert from the Web
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And people like Martin have converted the spirit of the march into something more tangible through volunteering and activism.
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In 2015 the regional government of Krasnodar agreed to spend a further 3bn roubles to convert its Winter Olympic stadium into a football venue by removing the roof.
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After Downes missed his birdie try, Elliott converted for his third top-four finish in four tournament starts, including a playoff loss to Jerry Courville Jr. in 2014.
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The Science Part Yeast digests sugar to convert into alcohol; adding grains (normally a main ingredient in beer) gives the yeast a more balanced diet and produces a tastier beverage.
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Of course, essentially converting a state park into a private beach doesn't always play well with voters.
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Before long, Kawasaki’s engineers asked C&J to convert one of their quick-fill auto gas tanks for use on a motorcycle.
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The developer representatives said that there is a possibility the buildings could be converted to condos down the road if the demand is there, but right now wouldn't be feasible.
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Only Bastian Schweinsteiger – the former German men's national team, Bayern Munich and Fire star – converted a penalty kick against Hildebrandt, whose shutout streak in the U.S. Open Cup extended to 300 minutes.
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Origin and Etymology of convert
Middle English, from Anglo-French convertir, from Latin convertere to turn around, transform, convert, from com- + vertere to turn — more at worth
Synonym Discussion of convert
Examples of convert in a Sentence
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 of convert from the Web
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Afterward, Francis was flying to Barbiana, near Florence, to pray at the tomb of Don Lorenzo Milani, a wealthy convert to Catholicism who founded a parish school to educate the poor and workers.
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Moylan, though, may have won over another convert in recent days: Center fielder Lorenzo Cain.
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In the United States, the Orthodox church has been attracting some high-profile converts in recent years.
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The exercise trend reportedly boasts Shaquille O'Neal, Tiger Woods, Madonna and former Bears Richard Dent and Gary Fencik as converts, and Tillman became a fan after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee two years ago.
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Trump and his wife, Melania, were accompanied by Trump’s daughter Ivanka, a convert to Judaism, and her husband, Jared Kushner, an Orthodox Jew.
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Rigby was the British Army soldier stabbed and hacked to death in London in 2013 by two Muslim converts.
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There are greater odds of the American president coming back as a proud convert to Islam.
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Christian Ulvert, Levine Cava’s campaign manager, said the commissioner’s converts on the donor side reflect a vote of confidence in her tenure.
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First Known Use of convert
1561
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CONVERT Defined for English Language Learners
convert
playDefinition of convert for English Language Learners
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: to change (something) into a different form or so that it can be used in a different way
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: to change to a different system, method, etc.
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: to change from one form or use to another
convert
playDefinition of convert for English Language Learners
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: a person who has changed to a different religion, belief, political party, etc.
CONVERT Defined for Kids
Definition of convert for Students
converted
;converting
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.
Definition of convert for Students
: a person who has been convinced to change to a different belief, religion, view, or party
Law Dictionary
convert
playLegal 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
2 : to appropriate (another's property) by conversion the bailee converted the goods to his own use — see also embezzle
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