Convert Definition & Meaning
convert
- noun
- a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
- verb
- change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy; "We converted from 220 to 110 Volt"
- change the nature, purpose, or function of something; "convert lead into gold"; "convert hotels into jails"; "convert slaves to laborers"
- change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief; "She converted to Buddhism"
- 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"
- cause to adopt a new or different faith; "The missionaries converted the Indian population"
- 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"
- complete successfully; "score a penalty shot or free throw"
- score (a spare)
- make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"
- exchange a penalty for a less severe one
- change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change; "The substance converts to an acid"
"Convert" in song lyrics
See how convert is used in real songs:
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"Tryin' to hurt two trues 'cause they won't convert"
II Tru — Promises -
"if I used dad's melachalonin machine that was known to convert"
K-Solo — Letterman -
"In that pomegranate slam with the roof convert"
Paul Wall f/ Snoop Dogg — Everybody Know Me
Words that rhyme with convert
Usage tips for "convert"
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