convert
verb
con·vert
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converted;
converting;
converts
Definition of convert
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
They tried to convert us to their way of thinking.
b
: to bring about a religious conversion in
The missionaries converted the native people to Christianity.
2a
: to alter the physical or chemical nature or properties of especially in manufacturing
converting starch into dextrose
b(1)
: to change from one form or function to another
converted the attic into a bedroom
(2)
: to alter for more effective utilization
convert a coal furnace to oil
(3)
: to appropriate without right
c
: to exchange for an equivalent
convert foreign currency into dollars convert a bond
4
: to subject to logical conversion
5a
: to make a goal after receiving (a pass) from a teammate
b
: to score on (an attempt, such as a try for point or free throw)
c
: to make (a spare) in bowling
1
: to undergo conversion
He converted to Islam.
2
: to succeed in an attempt for a point, field goal, or free throw
convert
noun
con·vert
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Definition of convert (Entry 2 of 2)
: one that is converted
a convert to Christianity
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Examples of convert in a Sentence
Verb
They tried for two points but could not convert. They had many chances to score but they couldn't convert their opportunities. They had chances to score but couldn't convert.Noun
I didn't think I'd like paying my bills online, but now I'm a convert. the converts were the most vocal and fervent worshippers in the church
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The Tigers converted two fourth downs en route to the end zone with 4:53 remaining. — Adam Coleman, Houston Chronicle, "Katy grits out season-opening win over North Shore," 30 Aug. 2019 Marroquin then converted the game winner after a scoreless initial overtime period. — baltimoresun.com, "Howard CC wrap-up: Marroquin nets overtime winner for men’s soccer against Catonsville," 29 Aug. 2019 First, McNally converted her only break point of the match to lead 6-5. — Howard Fendrich, chicagotribune.com, "Serena Williams avoids U.S. Open upset against 17-year-old Caty McNally," 28 Aug. 2019 Andrew Martel, another converted safety, is slated to start at outside linebacker ahead of JUCO transfer Trevor Harmanson. — Greg Luca, ExpressNews.com, "Former UTSA walk-on LaDarian McFarland answers challenge, claims starting linebacker spot," 28 Aug. 2019 Bolden was born a Baptist but converted to Catholicism in 1964, after a Franciscan missionary baptized her infant son at a local hospital. — NBC News, "Catholic church settles sex abuse case with Southern black man," 27 Aug. 2019 Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice and Carlos Pavón converted in his MLS debut as the Galaxy pulled out to a 3-1 lead in the 16th minute. — Frank Dell’apa, BostonGlobe.com, "MLS season could have a Hollywood ending for LAFC," 26 Aug. 2019 Sophomore Sophie Browndyke converted the first Lawrenceburg turnover into three points with a 30-yard field. — Mark Schmetzer, Cincinnati.com, "Indiana high school football: East Central beats Lawrenceburg for third year in row, 30-12," 23 Aug. 2019 Castro converted for the Gators rolling to his right and finding Clayton on a 22-yard touchdown pass for the game’s final score. — Daily Pilot, "Huntington Beach football can’t hold onto early lead, drops opener to Green Valley," 23 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The combination of Warren’s personal touch and policy detail was enough to win at least one convert in Franconia. — Los Angeles Times, "A tale of two rallies: Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have similar ideas but competing paths to 2020 victory," 19 Aug. 2019 The more converts, the healthier this culture of ours will be. — Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, "Praying for a Conversion Miracle for Dr. Leana Wen and Other Pro-Choice Women," 22 July 2019 And, says Highland, expenses should fall by at least 0.1 percentage point when the fund converts to a closed end. — Jason Zweig, WSJ, "When Mutual-Fund Values Get Muddy," 14 Dec. 2018 Pastor Joshua Hilmy, a convert to Christianity from Islam who was known to preach his new religion freely, disappeared around Nov. 30, 2016, along with his wife, Ruth Sitepu. — New York Times, "In Malaysia, Calls for New Leaders to Revisit Old Abductions and Deaths," 25 May 2018 The Book of Mormon Tony-winning Trey Parker-Matt Stone musical comedy about a pair of Mormon missionaries seeking converts in an African village; contains explicit language. — Matt Cooper, latimes.com, "SoCal theater listings, July 7-14: ‘The Play That Goes Wrong,’ ‘The Skin of Our Teeth’ and more," 5 July 2019 If that fear proves accurate, Ballmer better start saving seats on the Clippers’ bandwagon for late-arriving converts. — Ben Golliver, The Denver Post, "Analysis: Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers are the envy of the NBA, but hold off on the coronation," 11 July 2019 For many young converts, the path to conservatism begins at a knee-jerk reaction to the contemporary Left: a feeling that its assertions must be wrong, with little understanding of exactly why. — Nate Hochman, National Review, "The Intellectual Dark Web’s Quiet Revolution," 5 July 2019 These livestock convert grasses and agricultural waste into fuel, fertilizer, and high-quality nutrients for populations vulnerable to hunger. — Amanda Little, The New Republic, "The Meat Mogul’s Case For Lab-Grown Beef," 1 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'convert.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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