Definition of Convert

Noun

  • a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief

Verb

  • change in nature, purpose, or function
    undergo a chemical change
    "The substance converts to an acid"
  • exchange a penalty for a less severe one
  • make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
    "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"
    - win over
  • score (a spare)
  • complete successfully
    "score a penalty shot or free throw"
  • score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone
    "Smith converted and his team won"
  • cause to adopt a new or different faith
    "The missionaries converted the Indian population"
  • exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
    "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"
    "He changed his name"
    "convert centimeters into inches"
    "convert holdings into shares"
  • change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief
    "She converted to Buddhism"
  • change the nature, purpose, or function of something
    "convert lead into gold"
    "convert hotels into jails"
    "convert slaves to laborers"
  • change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
    "We converted from 220 to 110 Volt"
    - change over
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble convert

101 unscramble word found using the letters convert.
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