verb
convert
kuhn-VURT
verb
1
To change something from one form, substance, or purpose into another.
"They converted the barn into a family home."
"Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity."
2
To persuade someone to change their religion, beliefs, or opinion.
"He converted to Islam after meeting his wife."
noun
1
A person who has adopted a new religion, belief, or cause.
"She became an enthusiastic convert to vegetarianism."
How to Use Convert
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo change something into a different form, or to change your beliefs (and someone who has done the latter).
Common pairings
convert into
convert to a religion
a recent convert
Word Forms
converted past tense, converts plural, converts singular
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Etymology
From Old French convertir, from Latin convertere, "to turn around" — from con- + vertere ("to turn").