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
Noah White, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Persson pointed out that the study provides new insights into how solar energy can be converted more efficiently using common metals such as iron.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Then after leverage call on Enyi Uwazurike, gets another shot and converts.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
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Coach Billy Napier, cornerback Devin Moore and Florida’s quarterback each spoke about the offensive monstrosity the evening became, with Florida failing to convert a single one of its 13 third downs and only totaling 141 yards.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Persson pointed out that the study provides new insights into how solar energy can be converted more efficiently using common metals such as iron.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Taylor previously was on the booking team First Avenue, which runs several convert venues in the Twin Cities.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Then after leverage call on Enyi Uwazurike, gets another shot and converts.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convert
Verb
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Its experts know that identifying the factors influencing home prices goes beyond bare-bones data like bedroom or bathroom counts.—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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If backlash from Hollywood talent or streaming customers canceling their Disney+ influenced Iger to reinstate Kimmel, the conglomerate model served a purpose — maybe not for shareholders, but for society.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The strap is detachable, so it can be worn as a belt bag during the day and then transform into an upscale clutch for a fancy dinner in the evening, and the pouch offers enough space for your phone, keys, and other small essentials for a day on the go.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Watching everything in release order will give you a nearly complete experience, though hardcore fans may want to check out The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition, which transformed the three films into a 13-episode anime series featuring new music, enhanced visuals, and other fun additions.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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They are persuaded the jet doesn’t have enough fuel to cross international borders, and must stop to replenish before leaving Japanese territory.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Because of this, someone might follow your lead or be persuaded to agree with you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The boost would be short-lived, as the Shamrocks seized the momentum back with a strong defensive response and took possession over at the Spartans’ 29-yard line.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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In September, the DEA in Atlanta seized over 1,000 pounds of meth in an operation targeting the CJNG.—
Asher Redd,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The 32-year-old Vasquez joined the North Kansas City Police Department in January 2021 as a recruit officer and was promoted to full officer after graduating from the KCPD Regional Police Academy in July 2021, fulfilling a lifelong dream.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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In the heart of Africa, in the mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, new recruits are being trained for battle.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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But together a picture emerges of a long-standing movement eager to stop anyone who attacks a principle or personality its adherents hold dear.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Certainly the idea that having a bunch of wealth will prevent you from getting into heaven has been conveniently ignored by many adherents.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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But Wall Street’s memory is short, and overseas audiences, which have proven resistant to patriotic American fare — James Gunn’s Superman being a case in point — may prove harder to proselytize.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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Great tequila tends to earn converts, who then proselytize.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since then, no one has been able to convince me that Sophia Bush is straight and I’ve finally been vindicated!—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ochocinco, the former All-Pro wideout, wasn’t convinced.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Convert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convert. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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