Convert: meaning, definitions and examples
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convert
[ kənˈvəːt ]
mathematics
To change one form of expression into another by calculation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Convert the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
- She converted the measurements from inches to centimeters.
religion
To bring someone to a particular belief or conviction.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The missionary tried to convert the indigenous people to Christianity.
- She successfully converted her friend to vegetarianism.
Translations
Translations of the word "convert" in other languages:
🇵🇹 converter
🇮🇳 परिवर्तित करना (Parivartit Karna)
🇩🇪 umwandeln
🇮🇩 mengubah
🇺🇦 конвертувати
🇵🇱 konwertować
🇯🇵 変換する (Henkansuru)
🇫🇷 convertir
🇪🇸 convertir
🇹🇷 dönüştürmek
🇰🇷 변환하다 (Byeonhwanhada)
🇸🇦 تحويل (Tahweel)
🇨🇿 konvertovat
🇸🇰 konvertovať
🇨🇳 转换 (Zhuǎnhuàn)
🇸🇮 pretvoriti
🇮🇸 breyta
🇰🇿 өзгерту (özgertu)
🇬🇪 გადაქცევა (gadak'ceva)
🇦🇿 çevirmək
🇲🇽 convertir
Word origin
The word 'convert' originated from the Latin word 'convertere', meaning 'to turn around'. It entered the English language in the 14th century with the sense of 'to change the form of'. Over time, it evolved to also include the sense of 'to bring to a new belief or conviction'.
See also: conversion, converted, converter, convertible, convertibly, converting, interconvertible.