Definitions for convert

Definitions for (noun) convert

Main entry: convert

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


Definitions for (verb) convert

Main entry: convert

Definition: change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change

Usage: The substance converts to an acid


Main entry: convert

Definition: change the nature, purpose, or function of something

Usage: convert lead into gold; convert hotels into jails; convert slaves to laborers


Main entry: convert, exchange, commute, change

Definition: exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

Usage: Could you convert my dollars into pounds?; He changed his name; convert centimeters into inches; convert holdings into shares


Main entry: commute, exchange, convert

Definition: exchange a penalty for a less severe one


Main entry: convert, change over

Definition: change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

Usage: We converted from 220 to 110 Volt


Main entry: convert

Definition: change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief

Usage: She converted to Buddhism


Main entry: convert

Definition: cause to adopt a new or different faith

Usage: The missionaries converted the Indian population


Main entry: win over, convert, convince

Definition: make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

Usage: He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product


Main entry: convert

Definition: score (a spare)


Main entry: convert

Definition: complete successfully

Usage: score a penalty shot or free throw


Main entry: convert

Definition: score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone

Usage: Smith converted and his team won


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