Meaning of 'convert'

noun

a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief

verb

to change in nature, purpose, or function

verb

to change the nature, purpose, or function of something

Example: "convert lead into gold"

verb

to exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

Example: "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"

Synonyms: exchange

verb

to exchange a penalty for a less severe one

Synonyms: exchange

verb

to change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

Example: "We converted from 220 to 110 Volt."

Synonyms: change over

verb

to change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief

Example: "I converted to Buddhism."

verb

to cause to adopt a new or different faith

Example: "The missionaries converted the Indian population"

verb

to make someone agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

Synonyms: win over convince

verb

to score a spare

verb

to complete successfully

verb

to score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone

Example: "I converted and my team won."