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.
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
First Known Use of convert
1561
Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms
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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
converter
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