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convert(verb)/kənˈvɜːt/ /kənˈvɜːrt/Verb Forms- to change or make something change from one form, purpose, system, etc. to another
- They took just nine months to convert the building.
- You need to ensure that you've converted the data properly.
- The pub is a converted warehouse.
- The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home.
- What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros?
- The system is eco-friendly because the waste heat is converted to electricity.
- Japan was at the time still converting from an agricultural economy.
- A lot of conventional farmers have converted to organic production.
- We've converted from oil to gas central heating.
Extra Examples- They live in a converted mill.
- to convert securities into shares
- to be able to be changed from one form, purpose, or system to another
- a sofa that converts into a bed
- In fruits, starch converts into sugar.
- to change your religion or beliefs; to make somebody change their religion or beliefs
- He converted from Catholicism 20 years ago.
- She converted to Judaism to marry him.
- He converted from Christianity to Islam.
- Evangelical Christian groups were trying to convert Africans from indigenous religions.
- She was soon converted to the socialist cause.
- Mongolia was converted from shamanism to Buddhism in the late 16th century.
- to change an opinion, a habit, etc.
- I've converted to organic food.
- I didn't use to like opera but my husband has converted me.
Extra Examples- The Prime Minister was in favour of the idea but he never managed to convert the party.
- I've never liked opera but you might convert me!
- to score extra points after a try or a touchdown
- to speak to people in support of views that they already hold
- I realize I may be preaching to the converted, but I think he's gorgeous.
Word Origin- Middle English (in the sense ‘turn round, send in a different direction’): from Old French convertir, based on Latin convertere ‘turn about’, from con- ‘altogether’ + vertere ‘turn’.
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