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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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He and his wife, Joy, also a Christian convert from Iran, came to the United States in 2013.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

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

He submitted plans in 2019 to convert the site to 55 flats.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The government said it plans to acquire and convert more than two dozen warehouses into detention centers and processing sites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

“Anyway...can you imagine anyone wanting to convert now? Publicly? It would be too dangerous.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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