convert
verb [I or T] (CHANGE) /kənˈvɜːt/
/-ˈvɝːt/ Definition
B2 to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character: Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom? What's the formula for converting pounds into kilos?ChangingAdapting and modifying Adapting and attuning to somethingChanging frequently C2 to change to a new religion, belief, opinion, etc., or to make someone do this: He converted to (= started believing in) Catholicism when he got married. I used not to like exercise, but my sister has converted me (to it).
(Definition of convert verb (CHANGE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a new broom sweeps clean idiom
- about-turn noun
- alter verb (CHANGE)
- alternate adjective
- alternate verb
- bastardize verb
- commute verb (CHANGE)
- convertible adjective
- fluid adjective (LIKELY TO CHANGE)
- modulate verb (PLAN/PROCESS)
- modulate verb (SOUND)
- move the goalposts idiom
- new broom noun
- polymorphous adjective
- swing verb (MOVE SIDEWAYS)
- trans- prefix (CHANGED)
- transfigure verb
- transform verb
- transitional adjective
- transmogrify verb
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