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Definitions

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

Following the deal, Geely will also convert around $300 million of debt to equity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

An application was submitted by Atique Choudhury in 2019 to convert the site to 55 flats.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

They know we’re Jews, yet they greet us kindly and don’t try to convert us.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.