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KK Pronunciation

〔 kәnˋvFt 〕

Pronunciation

〔 kәnˊvәːt 〕


Overview of noun convert

The noun convert has 1 sense


  • convert -- (a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief)


Overview of verb convert

The verb convert has 11 senses


  • convert, change over -- (change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy; "We converted from 220 to 110 Volt")

  • convert -- (change the nature, purpose, or function of something; "convert lead into gold"; "convert hotels into jails"; "convert slaves to laborers")

  • convert -- (change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief; "She converted to Buddhism")

  • change, exchange, commute, convert -- (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")

  • convert -- (cause to adopt a new or different faith; "The missionaries converted the Indian population")

  • convert -- (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")

  • convert -- (complete successfully; "score a penalty shot or free throw")

  • convert -- (score (a spare))

  • convert, win over, convince -- (make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product")

  • commute, convert, exchange -- (exchange a penalty for a less severe one)

  • convert -- (change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change; "The substance converts to an acid")