Synonyms for convert
kənˈvɜrt; ˈkɒn vɜrtcon·vert

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1. convertverb

   Antonyms:
   deconvert

2. convertverb

   Antonyms:
   deconvert

3. convertverb

   We’ve converted to Methodism.

   Antonyms:
   deconvert

4. convertnoun

   The chair converts into a bed.

   Antonyms:
   deconvert

5. convertnoun

   To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.

   A kettle converts water into steam.

   Antonyms:
   deconvert

6. convertverb

   To change (something) from one use, function, or purpose to another.

   He converted his garden into a tennis court.

   Antonyms:
   deconvert

7. convertverb

   They converted her to Roman Catholicism on her deathbed.

   Antonyms:
   deconvert

8. convertverb

   We converted our pounds into euros.

   Antonyms:
   deconvert

9. convertverb

   Antonyms:
   deconvert

10. convertverb

    How do you convert feet into metres?

    Antonyms:
    deconvert

11. convertverb

    Antonyms:
    deconvert

12. convertverb

    Antonyms:
    deconvert

13. convertverb

    Antonyms:
    deconvert

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1. convert

   The name disciple is given to the follower of a certain faith, without reference to any previous belief or allegiance; a convert is a person who has come to one faith from a different belief or from unbelief. A proselyte is one who has been led to accept a religious system, whether with or without true faith; a convert is always understood to be a believer. A neophyte is a new convert, not yet fully indoctrinated, or not admitted to full privileges. The antonyms apostate, pervert, and renegade are condemnatory names applied to the convert by those whose faith he forsakes.

   Synonyms:
   disciple, neophyte, proselyte

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1. convertverb

   Synonyms:
   change, alter, transmute, transform, apply, appropriate, turn

   Antonyms:
   conserve, perpetuate, stabilitate, stereotype, clinch, alienate, divert, misappropriate, misapply

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1. convertverb

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

2. convert, change oververb

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

   "We converted from 220 to 110 Volt"

   Synonyms:
   switch, change, convince, win over, commute, exchange, change over, shift

3. convertverb

   change the nature, purpose, or function of something

   "convert lead into gold"; "convert hotels into jails"; "convert slaves to laborers"

   Synonyms:
   change, convince, change over, exchange, commute, win over

4. convertverb

   change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief

   "She converted to Buddhism"

   Synonyms:
   change, convince, change over, exchange, commute, win over

5. change, exchange, commute, convertverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   change, interchange, vary, replace, permute, alter, modify, transpose, commute, shift, switch over, exchange, win over, convince, switch, transfer, change over, deepen, substitute

6. convertverb

   cause to adopt a new or different faith

   "The missionaries converted the Indian population"

   Synonyms:
   change, convince, change over, exchange, commute, win over

7. convertverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   change, convince, change over, exchange, commute, win over

8. convertverb

   complete successfully

   "score a penalty shot or free throw"

   Synonyms:
   change, convince, change over, exchange, commute, win over

9. convertverb

   score (a spare)

   Synonyms:
   change, convince, change over, exchange, commute, win over

10. convert, win over, convinceverb

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

    "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"

    Synonyms:
    change, convince, change over, exchange, commute, win over

11. commute, convert, exchangeverb

    exchange a penalty for a less severe one

    Synonyms:
    change, transpose, win over, commute, exchange, switch over, switch, change over, permute, convince, replace, interchange, substitute

12. convertverb

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

    "The substance converts to an acid"

    Synonyms:
    change, convince, change over, exchange, commute, win over

Matched Categories

1. • Bowling
   • Change
   • Chemistry
   • Persuade
   • Score

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1. convertverb

   Synonyms:
   transmute, transform, change

2. convertverb

   Synonyms:
   interchange, transpose

3. convertverb

   Synonyms:
   appropriate, apply

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1. convertnoun

   Synonyms:
   proselyte

2. convertverb

   Synonyms:
   transform, transmute, proselyte, regenerate, appropriate, apply

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1. List of paraphrases for "convert":

   converting, conversion, transform, translate, turn, converted, converts, turning, apostate, make, transforming, reconvert

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How to use convert in a sentence?

1. Pope Francis:

   May God welcome the dead into his peace, comfort the families and convert the hearts of the violent ones, who do not even stop before children.

2. Dr. Hans Selye:

   Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one.

3. Scott Adams:

   I'm slowly becoming a convert to the principle that you can't motivate people to do things, you can only demotivate them. The primary job of the manager is not to empower but to remove obstacles.

4. Franklin D. Roosevelt, First Inaugural Address, Mar. 4, 1933:

   The only thing we have to fear is fear itself -- nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.

5. Richard Milhous Nixon:

   The only thing we have to fear is fear itself--nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.