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convert

 

[ kənˈvəːt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

mathematics

To change one form of expression into another by calculation.

Synonyms

change, transform, translate

Examples of usage

  • Convert the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
  • She converted the measurements from inches to centimeters.
Context #2 | Verb

religion

To bring someone to a particular belief or conviction.

Synonyms

convince, persuade, win over

Examples of usage

  • The missionary tried to convert the indigenous people to Christianity.
  • She successfully converted her friend to vegetarianism.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

A person who has been persuaded to change their religious faith or other beliefs.

Synonyms

adherent, believer, follower

Examples of usage

  • He was a new convert to the world of smartphones.
  • She was a convert to the benefits of organic farming.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,148 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.