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`con·vert
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`\kən-ˈvərt\
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`: to change (something) into a different form or so that it can be used in a different way
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`: to change to a different system, method, etc.
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`: to change from one form or use to another
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`Full Definition of CONVERT
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`transitive verb
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` a : to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
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`b : to bring about a religious conversion in
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` a : to alter the physical or chemical nature or properties of especially in manufacturing
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`b (1) : to change from one form or function to another (2) : to alter for more effective utilization (3) :
` to appropriate without right
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`c : to exchange for an equivalent <convert foreign currency into dollars> <convert a bond>
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` obsolete : TURN
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` : to subject to logical conversion
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` a : to make a goal after receiving (a pass) from a teammate
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`b : to score on (as a try for point or free throw)
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`c : to make (a spare) in bowling
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`intransitive verb
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` : to undergo conversion
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` : to succeed in an attempt for a point, field goal, or free throw
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`Examples of CONVERT
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`They tried for two points but could not convert.
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`They had many chances to score but they couldn't convert their opportunities.
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`They had chances to score but couldn't convert.
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`Origin of CONVERT
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`Middle English, from Anglo-French convertir, from Latin convertere to turn around, transform,
` convert, from com- + vertere to turn — more at WORTH
`First Known Use: 14th century
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`Convert | Definition of convert by Merriam-Webster
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`Synonyms
`proselyte, proselytize
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`Synonym Discussion of CONVERT
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`TRANSFORM, METAMORPHOSE, TRANSMUTE, CONVERT, TRANSMOGRIFY, TRANSFIGURE mean to change a thing
` into a different thing. TRANSFORM implies a major change in form, nature, or function <transformed a
` small company into a corporate giant>. METAMORPHOSE suggests an abrupt or startling change
` induced by or as if by magic or a supernatural power <awkward girls metamorphosed into graceful
` ballerinas>. TRANSMUTE implies transforming into a higher element or thing <attempted to transmute
` lead into gold>. CONVERT implies a change fitting something for a new or different use or function
` <converted the study into a nursery>. TRANSMOGRIFY suggests a strange or preposterous
` metamorphosis <a story in which a frog is transmogrified into a prince>. TRANSFIGURE implies a
` change that exalts or glorifies <joy transfigured her face>.
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`Rhymes with CONVERT
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`advert, alert, assert, avert, bellwort, birthwort, Blackshirt, brownshirt, bush shirt, camp shirt,
` colewort, concert, covert, desert, dess...
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`2convert
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`noun
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`con·vert
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`\ˈkän-ˌvərt\
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`: a person who has changed to a different religion, belief, political party, etc.
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`Full Definition of CONVERT
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` : one that is converted
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`See convert defined for English-language learners
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`Examples of CONVERT
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`I didn't think I'd like paying my bills online, but now I'm a convert.
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`<the converts were the most vocal and fervent worshippers in the church>
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`First Known Use of CONVERT
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`1561
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`Related to CONVERT
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`Synonyms
`neophyte, proselyte
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`Antonyms
`coryphaeus, leader
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`Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms
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`Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra
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`CONVERT Defined for Kids
`1convert
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`verb
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`con·vert
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`\kən-ˈvərt\
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`con·vert·ed
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`con·vert·ing
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`Definition of CONVERT for Kids
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` : to change from one form to another <There are mechanical devices that convert air into beautiful
` sounds. — E. B. White, The Trumpet of the Swan>
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` : to change from one belief, religion, view, or party to another
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` : to exchange for an equivalent <I converted my dollars into euros.>
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`2convert
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`noun
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`con·vert
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`\ˈkän-ˌvərt\
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`Definition of CONVERT for Kids
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` : a person who has been convinced to change to a different belief, religion, view, or party
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`Selena Brown · Baton Rouge, Louisiana
`Matthew18:3 KJV And Said, Verily I say unto you, Except yes be
` converted, and become as little children, yes shall not enter into the
` kingdom of heaven.
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`To convert in a bankrupt
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