Synonyms of conversion

conversion

noun

kən-ˈvər-zhən 

1

as in transformation

a change in form, appearance, or use

the conversion of the spare bedroom into a home office was easily accomplished

Synonyms & Similar Words

• transformation
• transition
• shift
• alteration
• metamorphosis
• changeover
• modification
• transfiguration
• adjustment
• reformation
• reconversion
• revision
• replacement
• substitution
• deformation
• remodeling
• displacement
• distortion
• transmutation
• reworking
• reconstruction
• variation
• disfigurement
• mutation
• remaking
• revamping
• redo
• refashioning
• redoing
• supplantation

2

as in convincing

the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action

the conversion of the residents from opponents to supporters of the casino project proved to be more difficult than anticipated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• convincing
• persuasion
• persuading
• inducement
• seduction
• inducing
• lobbying
• suasion
• coaxing
• influencing
• exhortation
• pressuring
• entreaty
• prompting
• cajolery
• urging
• blandishment
• swaying
• cajolement
• wheedling
• tempting
• brainwashing
• overpersuasion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conversion

With Amazon proposing a massive fulfillment center, the Hopkins-Allen mill eyed for a 172-unit apartment conversion and several other potential developments in the pipeline, Norwich Mayor Swarnjit Singh is pressing for more. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

This essentially proves the design, factories, assembly procedures, and qualification processes are ready for serial conversion of the rest of the stockpile. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026

The 2-point conversion attempt failed again and Nona trailed 27-25 with 27 seconds remaining. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

Miller was 2 of 8 on third downs in the first half and had conversion attempts of 10, 5, 12 (Dolphins lost fumble), 15, 6 and 14 yards. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026