convert

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verb

con·vert kən-ˈvərt How to pronounce convert (audio)

converted; converting; converts

transitive verb

: to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another

They tried to convert us to their way of thinking.

: to bring about a religious conversion in

The missionaries converted the native people to Christianity.

: to alter the physical or chemical nature or properties of especially in manufacturing

converting starch into dextrose

b(1)

: to change from one form or function to another

converted the attic into a bedroom

(2)

: to alter for more effective utilization

convert a coal furnace to oil

(3)

: to appropriate without right

: to exchange for an equivalent

convert foreign currency into dollars

convert a bond

obsolete : turn

: to subject to logical conversion

: to make a goal after receiving (a pass) from a teammate

: to score on (an attempt, such as a try for point or free throw)

: to make (a spare) in bowling

intransitive verb

: to undergo conversion

He converted to Islam.

: to succeed in an attempt for a point, field goal, or free throw

Example Sentences

Verb They tried for two points but could not convert. They had many chances to score but they couldn't convert their opportunities. They had chances to score but couldn't convert. Noun I didn't think I'd like paying my bills online, but now I'm a convert. the converts were the most vocal and fervent worshippers in the church

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

In addition, large trucking companies would have to gradually convert their existing fleets to zero-emission vehicles, buying more over time until all are zero emissions by 2042.

Nadia Lopez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Sep. 2022 Under state law, the fee to convert to recreational cannabis is $1 million for retailers and $3 million for producers.

Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2022 In June, state officials set aside $400 million to offer developers incentives to convert offices to affordable housing over the next two years.

Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Instead, Gaevoy argued that the new setup is better for USDC holders, who previously had to pay fees to convert back and forth to BUSD or USDT.

Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 The Crow will be a flagship project for Penzing Studios, which is currently expanding its facility with plans to convert the former airplane hangars to 12 soundstages with a total of 270,000 square feet of production space.

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Will the budget airline seek to convert to that boarding method at Orlando’s airport, known by its code of MCO and under pressure to provide airlines with more gates?

Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2022 While estimates show that $2 billion is needed to convert all petrol motorbikes in Kenya to electric, the current efforts are a step in the right direction with the country leading the e-mobility charge in Africa.

Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 31 Aug. 2022 The project, which would bring hydroelectric energy from Quebec, through the wilds of western Maine and into Massachusetts, is a key piece of how Massachusetts plans to convert its energy grid from fossil fuels to clean energy.

Sabrina Shankman, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022

Noun

The wedding had been for Matt Wage, the early earning-to-give convert.

Gideon Lewis-kraus, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 Countless celebrities have fallen for the designer’s sultry looks—her stylish gen-Z fans include Dua Lipa, Emma Corrin and Zendaya—the most recent convert being Olivia Rodrigo.

Alice Cary, Vogue, 28 July 2022 With a second chance at life, the recent Christian convert dedicates the rest of his time to helping others, even while struggling with an illness.

Maggie Horton, Country Living, 24 June 2022 One such convert is Rando, the accountant, who plans to go all-electric for her next car.

cleveland, 19 Feb. 2022 But before the Lone Peak 4.5 was released, its predecessor, the Lone Peak 4, made our columnist Wes Siler a convert.

The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2020 As a white American convert to Islam, none of her family or friends share her faith.

Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 Plus many convert into handheld models with an assortment of brushes and other attachments to clean moldy grout, greasy grill grates and dirty windows and even de-wrinkle fabrics.

Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 Akshata was a recent, work-from-home convert to BTS who’d come from Bangalore, on vacation from her job as an investment banker.

E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 21 June 2022 See More

单词	converting
释义	convert 1 of 2 verb con·vert kən-ˈvərt converted; converting; converts transitive verb 1 a : to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another They tried to convert us to their way of thinking. b : to bring about a religious conversion in The missionaries converted the native people to Christianity. 2 a : to alter the physical or chemical nature or properties of especially in manufacturing converting starch into dextrose b(1) : to change from one form or function to another converted the attic into a bedroom (2) : to alter for more effective utilization convert a coal furnace to oil (3) : to appropriate without right c : to exchange for an equivalent convert foreign currency into dollars convert a bond 3 obsolete : turn 4 : to subject to logical conversion 5 a : to make a goal after receiving (a pass) from a teammate b : to score on (an attempt, such as a try for point or free throw) c : to make (a spare) in bowling intransitive verb 1 : to undergo conversion He converted to Islam. 2 : to succeed in an attempt for a point, field goal, or free throw convert 2 of 2 noun con·vert ˈkän-ˌvərt : one that is converted a convert to Christianity Synonyms Verb proselyte proselytize Noun neophyte proselyte See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb They tried for two points but could not convert. They had many chances to score but they couldn't convert their opportunities. They had chances to score but couldn't convert. Noun I didn't think I'd like paying my bills online, but now I'm a convert. the converts were the most vocal and fervent worshippers in the church Recent Examples on the Web Verb In addition, large trucking companies would have to gradually convert their existing fleets to zero-emission vehicles, buying more over time until all are zero emissions by 2042. Nadia Lopez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Sep. 2022 Under state law, the fee to convert to recreational cannabis is $1 million for retailers and $3 million for producers. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2022 In June, state officials set aside $400 million to offer developers incentives to convert offices to affordable housing over the next two years. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Instead, Gaevoy argued that the new setup is better for USDC holders, who previously had to pay fees to convert back and forth to BUSD or USDT. Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 The Crow will be a flagship project for Penzing Studios, which is currently expanding its facility with plans to convert the former airplane hangars to 12 soundstages with a total of 270,000 square feet of production space. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Will the budget airline seek to convert to that boarding method at Orlando’s airport, known by its code of MCO and under pressure to provide airlines with more gates? Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2022 While estimates show that $2 billion is needed to convert all petrol motorbikes in Kenya to electric, the current efforts are a step in the right direction with the country leading the e-mobility charge in Africa. Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 31 Aug. 2022 The project, which would bring hydroelectric energy from Quebec, through the wilds of western Maine and into Massachusetts, is a key piece of how Massachusetts plans to convert its energy grid from fossil fuels to clean energy. Sabrina Shankman, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022 Noun The wedding had been for Matt Wage, the early earning-to-give convert. Gideon Lewis-kraus, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 Countless celebrities have fallen for the designer’s sultry looks—her stylish gen-Z fans include Dua Lipa, Emma Corrin and Zendaya—the most recent convert being Olivia Rodrigo. Alice Cary, Vogue, 28 July 2022 With a second chance at life, the recent Christian convert dedicates the rest of his time to helping others, even while struggling with an illness. Maggie Horton, Country Living, 24 June 2022 One such convert is Rando, the accountant, who plans to go all-electric for her next car. cleveland, 19 Feb. 2022 But before the Lone Peak 4.5 was released, its predecessor, the Lone Peak 4, made our columnist Wes Siler a convert. The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2020 As a white American convert to Islam, none of her family or friends share her faith. Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 Plus many convert into handheld models with an assortment of brushes and other attachments to clean moldy grout, greasy grill grates and dirty windows and even de-wrinkle fabrics. Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 Akshata was a recent, work-from-home convert to BTS who’d come from Bangalore, on vacation from her job as an investment banker. E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 21 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French convertir, from Latin convertere to turn around, transform, convert, from com- + vertere to turn — more at worth First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 1561, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition convert 1 of 2 verb con·vert kən-ˈvərt converted; converting 1 : to change from one form to another There are mechanical devices that convert air into beautiful sounds. E. B. White, The Trumpet of the Swan 2 : to change from one belief, religion, view, or party to another 3 : to exchange for an equivalent I converted my dollars into euros. convert 2 of 2 noun con·vert ˈkän-ˌvərt : a person who has been convinced to change to a different belief, religion, view, or party Legal Definition convert transitive verb con·vert kən-ˈvərt 1 a : to change from one form or use to another b : to exchange (property) for another especially of a different kind if property…is compulsorily or involuntarily converted Internal Revenue Code especially : to exercise the right of conversion by exchanging (preferred shares or bonds) for common stock 2 : to appropriate (another's property) by conversion the bailee converted the goods to his own use see also embezzle converting verb present participle of convert 1 as in influencing to persuade to change to one's religious faith young missionaries who go door-to-door trying to convert people Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance influencing propagating proselytizing proselyting missionizing brainwashing swaying Antonyms & Near Antonyms dissuading secularizing 2 as in transforming to change in form, appearance, or use the old factory was converted into an apartment building Synonyms & Similar Words transforming transmuting replacing transposing remodeling reworking metamorphosing transfiguring adjusting modifying altering redesigning transubstantiating alchemizing recasting redefining remaking revising refashioning supplanting redoing reengineering mutating deforming making over distorting substituting regenerating revamping transmogrifying disfiguring displacing varying 3 as in persuading 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 Synonyms & Similar Words persuading convincing bringing getting inducing moving gaining attracting satisfying urging arguing selling coaxing seducing luring bringing around prompting enticing influencing exhorting entreating cajoling discussing talking (into) winning (over) drawing prevailing (on or upon) tempting wheedling conversing swaying inclining brainwashing blandishing debating interesting alluring blarneying leading on beguiling disputing overpersuading snowing chewing over fast-talking mooting hashing (over) reasoning (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms dissuading deterring discouraging unselling 4 as in seizing to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right the bailee converted the goods to his own use Synonyms & Similar Words seizing grabbing stealing confiscating occupying usurping claiming annexing appropriating invading attaching commandeering expropriating snatching preempting pirating assuming pressing arrogating taking over sequestering looting repossessing encroaching grasping pillaging despoiling impounding collaring misusing wresting trespassing wrenching infringing misapplying embezzling preoccupying misappropriating peculating
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