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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
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- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
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vuhrt
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| inflections: |
converts, converting, converted |
| definition 1: |
to transform (something) into another form, substance, or state.
We can convert the sofa into a bed.The gas engine converts the gas into electrical power.- synonyms:
- alter, change, commute, metamorphose, transform, translate, transmute, transubstantiate
- similar words:
- invert, modify, permute, rearrange, rebuild, reconstruct, remake, remodel, reorder, reorganize, transfigure, turn
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| definition 2: |
to cause to accept different religious or political beliefs or attitudes.
They went to foreign countries hoping to convert people to their religion.- synonyms:
- proselyte, proselytize
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| definition 3: |
to change (money) into foreign currency of equal value.
We converted our American money into euros.- synonyms:
- exchange, trade
- similar words:
- commute, interchange, swap
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| related words: |
alter, assimilate, change, compile, liquidate, negotiate, process, reform, regenerate, translate, vary, win |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
kn
vuhrt
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| definition: |
to adopt new and fundamentally different beliefs or attitudes, esp. religious or political.
Before her marriage, she converted to Judaism.- similar words:
- alter, change, metamorphose, modify
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assimilate, regenerate, translate |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
kan
vrt
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| definition: |
a person who has been converted or who has adopted new beliefs, esp. those of a specific religion or political doctrine.
He is a recent convert to Islam.- synonyms:
- neophyte, proselyte
- similar words:
- believer, catechumen, disciple, follower, novice
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| related words: |
neophyte |
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