1
as in to influence
to persuade to change to one's religious faith
young missionaries who go door-to-door trying to convert people
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2
as in to transform
to change in form, appearance, or use
the old factory was converted into an apartment building
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as in to persuade
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
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as in to seize
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
the bailee converted the goods to his own use
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as in recruit
a person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect
the converts were the most vocal and fervent worshippers in the church
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as in adherent
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
the British biologist T. H. Huxley was one of the earliest converts to Darwin's theory of evolution
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Recent Examples of convert
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 July 2025
And that doesn’t even bring into equation Miami’s issues converting short yardage situations, which has been tragically bad for three seasons.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
Meredith Kile, People.com, 18 May 2025
Months before he was elected the new pope, Leo took to social media to criticize Vice President J.D. Vance, a Catholic convert.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Dakhla is one of them, converted by the Moroccan occupiers into a tourist destination and now a film set, always with the aim of erasing the Sahrawi identity of the city.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 July 2025
And that doesn’t even bring into equation Miami’s issues converting short yardage situations, which has been tragically bad for three seasons.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
Noun
Francis initially dismissed the Catholic convert, but Vance was eventually granted a brief private audience.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 18 May 2025
Months before he was elected the new pope, Leo took to social media to criticize Vice President J.D. Vance, a Catholic convert.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convert
Verb
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That a San Antonio billionaire is using his wealth to influence the political process is not surprising.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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United are still to determine who to pursue, although Ruben Amorim did confirm the Premier League experience of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo influenced their signings.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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This method transforms what could be a tough cut of meat into a tangy, tender bite.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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The new formula starts as a lightweight cream, then transforms into a fine mist for even, weightless application.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Eventually, the victim is persuaded to contact an IT security representative, who, in fact, is part of the ransomware operation.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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During an interview with The Standard, Ozzy admitted that even though he was intoxicated during the violent incident, that didn't persuade him to stop drinking.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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The agency seized another $17,000 from Dreamers Arcade, another casino tied to the case against Lopez and his co-defendants.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
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Leading a high-spending redistricting campaign that, if successful, helps Democrats seize the House would seemingly make Newsom a hero among the party faithful across the country.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Marion turned over the bulk of the roster with the addition of a high school recruit class and a haul from the transfer portal.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Dawkins and his staff set to work on rebuilding the team, bringing in 11 newcomers through the transfer portal along with a couple of high school recruits.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Aug. 2025
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In 2018, a San Diego Superior Court civil jury awarded one of his former adherents — a cancer patient who has since died — a $105 million verdict against him, although an appeals court later knocked the award down to a fraction of that amount.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Outlawing both not only sparks a political crisis, but could also serve to radicalize adherents who feel they are left with no political home.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Apr. 2025
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But chaplains today tend to draw from a range of texts and traditions, rather than proselytizing their own beliefs.—
Cornelia Powers,
The Atlantic,
18 May 2025
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Liberal Justice Elena Kagan was among those questioning Wisconsin’s contention that one way organizations can get the exemption is by actively proselytizing.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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The sustained interest has Crawford convinced that demand for cottage cheese isn’t just a passing craze.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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My 16-year-old daughter finally convinced me to try a heatless curling set, and honestly, it’s saved my hair.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
26 July 2025
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“Convert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convert. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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