English dictionary
convert
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
verb
- change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change
verb
- change the nature, purpose, or function of something
verb
- exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
verb
- exchange a penalty for a less severe one
verb
- change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
verb
- change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief
verb
- cause to adopt a new or different faith
verb
- make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
verb
- score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone
Example sentences
The substance converts to an acid
convert lead into gold
convert hotels into jails
convert slaves to laborers
Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
He changed his name
convert centimeters into inches
convert holdings into shares
We converted from 220 to 110 Volt
She converted to Buddhism
The missionaries converted the Indian population
He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product
Smith converted and his team won