Pronunciation

/ˈkɑːn.vɜːrt/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of changing from one form, system, or belief to another, often involving a religious or ideological conversion. For example: “Many people have undergone a spiritual conversion.”
2. A person who has converted, especially to a new religion or信仰. For example: “She became a convert to Buddhism after visiting Japan.”

Verb

1. To change from one form, system, or belief to another, esp. through persuasion or instruction. For example: “He decided to convert his car to run on electric power.”
2. (Computing) To transform data from one format to another. For example: “The software can easily convert PDF files to Word documents.”

Phrases

• “Convert to Christianity” or “Convert to Islam”
• “Convertibility of currency”
• “Software conversion tools”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her religious conversion was a turning point in her life.”
• Verb: “After months of research, he successfully converted his old house into a modern apartment.”
• Computing: “The program allows users to convert their audio files between different formats.”

Synonyms

• Convert (verb): Adapt, Reconvert, Realign, Adopt, Transform
• Convert (noun): Newcomer, Proselyte, Convertee, Adoptee

Related Terms:

• Recruit (to bring someone into a group)
• Baptize (to initiate someone into a religious faith)
• Reinstate (to bring back or change to a previous state)
• Transmute (to change one element or substance into another)