Convert (Verb)
Meaning 1
Change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy; "We converted from 220 to 110 Volt".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 2
Score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone; "Smith converted and his team won".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 3
Complete successfully; "score a penalty shot or free throw".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 4
Cause to adopt a new or different faith; "The missionaries converted the Indian population".
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Meaning 5
Make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 6
Change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change; "The substance converts to an acid".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 7
Change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief; "She converted to Buddhism".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 8
Exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category; "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"; "He changed his name"; "convert centimeters into inches"; "convert holdings into shares".
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Meaning 10
Change the nature, purpose, or function of something; "convert lead into gold"; "convert hotels into jails"; "convert slaves to laborers".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..