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con·vert

convert

 
 
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
pronunciation: kn vuhrt
inflections: converts, converting, converted
definition 1: to change into another form or state.
He converted the sofa into a bed.
synonyms:
alter, change, transform
similar words:
invert, modify, rearrange, rebuild, remodel, turn
definition 2: to cause to accept different beliefs or ideas.
They travelled to other countries hoping to convert people to their religion.
definition 3: to become converted.
The ruler of the Russians converted to Christianity in the tenth century.
similar words:
alter, change, modify
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part of speech: noun
pronunciation: kan vrt
definition: a person who has been converted or who has adopted new beliefs.
He is a recent convert to Islam.
similar words:
believer, disciple, follower, novice
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