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   convert

   verb

   • 1. change the form, character, or function of something: "modernization has converted the country from a primitive society to a near-industrial one" Similar changeturntransformmetamorphosetransfiguretransmutetranslatehumorous:transmogrifytechnical:permuteadaptturnreworkrecastreshaperefashionremodelremouldrehash
   • ▪ be able to change from one form to another: "the seating converts to a double or two single beds" Similar change intobe able to be changed intoadapt to
   • ▪ change (money, stocks, or units in which a quantity is expressed) into others of a different kind: "the figures have been converted at $0.545 to the Dutch guilder" Similar changeturnexchange forswap forswitch from
   • ▪ adapt (a building) to make it suitable for a new purpose: "the company converted a disused cinema to house twelve machinists" Similar adaptturnrebuildreconstructredevelopremakemake overrefashionredesignrestylerevamprenovaterehabilitatemodifyaltercustomizebring up to codeinformal:do upfix uprehab
   • ▪ transpose the subject and predicate of (a proposition) according to certain rules to form a new proposition by inference.
   • 2. change one's religious faith or other belief: "at sixteen he converted to Catholicism"
   • ▪ persuade (someone) to change their religious faith or other belief: "he was engaged in converting people to Christianity" Similar proselytizeevangelizebring to Godredeemsavereformre-educatecause someone to change their beliefs/mindmake someone see the lightpersuadeconvincewin overproselyte
   • 3. score from (a penalty kick, pass, or other opportunity) in a sport or game: "Faulkner gave away a penalty corner which was converted by Saeed Anjum"
   • ▪ score extra points after (a try) by a successful kick at goal: "Stephens converted Proctor's try with a massive kick from the left-hand touchline"
   • ▪ advance the ball far enough after (a down) to get another try for a first down: "we didn't convert the third down"
   • ▪ make an extra score after (a touchdown) by kicking a goal (one point) or running another play into the end zone (two points).

   noun

   • 1. a person who has been persuaded to change their religious faith or other belief: "he is a recent convert to the Church"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘turn round, send in a different direction’): from Old French convertir, based on Latin convertere ‘turn about’, from con- ‘altogether’ + vertere ‘turn’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › convertConvert Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONVERT is to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another. How to use convert in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Convert.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONVERT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONVERT definition: 1. to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character: 2. to change to a new religion…. Learn more.

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   Convert definition: to change (something) into a different form or properties; transmute; transform. . See examples of CONVERT used in a sentence.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › convertConvert - definition of convert by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product; transform: convert water into ice. 2. To change (something) from one use, function, or purpose to another; adapt to a new or different purpose: convert a forest into farmland. 3.

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   a person who adopts another religious or political belief. IPA guide. Other forms: converted; converts; converting. Think of the word convert as meaning "change," whether it is a person who adopts a new belief, or a changing action, such as when you convert dollars into euros.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONVERT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To convert one thing into another means to change it into a different shape or form. By converting the loft, they were able to have two extra bedrooms. American English : convert / kənˈvɜrt /

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconvert verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of convert verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONVERT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CONVERT definition: 1. to change the appearance, form, or purpose of something: 2. to change to a new religion…. Learn more.

10. www.wordreference.com › definition › convertconvert - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    to turn to another or a particular use or purpose; divert from the original or intended use: They converted the study into a nursery for the baby. to modify (something) so as to serve a different function: to convert an automobile factory to the manufacture of tanks.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › convertConvert Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Convert definition: To change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product; transform.