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How to pronounce convert
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What does convert mean?
verbTo transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.
“A kettle converts water into steam.”
To change (something) from one use, function, or purpose to another.
“He converted his garden into a tennis court.”
To induce (someone) to adopt a particular religion, faith, ideology or belief (see also sense 12).
“They converted her to Roman Catholicism on her deathbed.”
nounA person who has converted to a religion.
“They were all converts to Islam.”
A person who is now in favour of something that they previously opposed or disliked.
“I never really liked broccoli before, but now that I've tasted it the way you cook it, I'm a convert!”
Anyone who has converted from being one thing to being another.
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