convert

[kuhn-vurt, kon-vurt] / kənˈvɜrt, ˈkɒn vɜrt /

NOUN

new believer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disciple follower

STRONG

catechumen neophyte novice novitiate proselyte

VERB

change; adapt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apply download modify remodel reorganize switch transform translate turn

STRONG

alter appropriate commute interchange make metamorphose revise transfigure transmogrify transmute transpose

WEAK

downlink restyle switch over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stagnate

WEAK

endure persist remain stay

VERB

change belief, especially regarding religion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lead move save turn

STRONG

actuate baptize bend bias brainwash budge convince impel incline persuade proselyte proselytize redeem reform regenerate sway

WEAK

alter conviction assimilate to be born again bring around cause to adopt change into change of heart create anew lead to believe make over see the light

Antonyms

STRONG

dissuade repress suppress

WEAK

endure keep persist remain

Example Sentences

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At one point, the cave faced a potential threat when someone attempted to develop the land and convert the cave into a septic tank.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The government said it plans to convert warehouses for an immigrant detention network that would collectively hold more than 92,000 people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Ken Wagstaff then missed for Hull and so when Willie Morgan scored for United, Hull knew they had to convert their final kick.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

By the end of the pilot, I was a “Buffy” convert.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

He told his cousin Fox, for instance, knowing that he was religious, that he didn’t think the book would convert him.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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