convert

/kˈɑnvɚt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
   “We converted from 220 to 110 Volt”
2. change the nature, purpose, or function of something
   “convert lead into gold”
3. change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief
   “She converted to Buddhism”
4. exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
   “Could you convert my dollars into pounds?”
5. cause to adopt a new or different faith
   “The missionaries converted the Indian population”
6. 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”
7. complete successfully
   “score a penalty shot or free throw”
8. score (a spare)
9. make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
   “He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product”
10. exchange a penalty for a less severe one
11. change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change
    “The substance converts to an acid”

noun

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

Synonyms for convert

• change over
• change
• exchange
• commute
• win over
• convince