1
as in to influence
to persuade to change to one's religious faith
young missionaries who go door-to-door trying to convert people
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2
as in to transform
to change in form, appearance, or use
the old factory was converted into an apartment building
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as in to persuade
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
many who used to insist that global warming was a myth have since been converted
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as in to seize
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
the bailee converted the goods to his own use
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as in recruit
a person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect
the converts were the most vocal and fervent worshippers in the church
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as in adherent
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
the British biologist T. H. Huxley was one of the earliest converts to Darwin's theory of evolution
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Recent Examples of convert
Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
The Development segment focuses on converting non-income producing lands into income-producing properties through construction or sale.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
Isabel Garcia, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
But unexpected allies and converts to the team’s cause appear, too: passengers awaiting a flight to Kabul, an American technology reporter, maybe even that annoying bakery owner.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
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Verb
When the Ottoman Empire took control of the region in the 15th century, the building was converted into a mosque and the church’s paintwings were covered up.
—Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
The Development segment focuses on converting non-income producing lands into income-producing properties through construction or sale.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
The versatile machine converts to a handheld vacuum, too.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
But unexpected allies and converts to the team’s cause appear, too: passengers awaiting a flight to Kabul, an American technology reporter, maybe even that annoying bakery owner.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convert
Verb
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Cultivate a critical understanding of how AI is influencing your life.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The descendants of enslaved Africans have influenced everything from the food to the crafts of the Lowcountry.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
19 Mar. 2025
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This small shift transforms a directive into a strategic decision and positions you as thoughtful, not arbitrary.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Downstairs, the Rock Bottom Bar is even more lively, with frequent live music and DJ sets on Saturday that transform this relatively sleepy coastal spot into a party.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Gibson also persuaded the rail network to construct a station at Old Trafford.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Belgium’s new defense minister plans to write a letter in November to around 120,000 citizens who are age 18 to try to persuade at least 500 of them to sign up for voluntary military service.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Documents show police seized the following items from Kohberger that night: four medical-style gloves, a white T-shirt, a Champion sweatshirt, a pair of size 13 Nike shoes, and black shorts, boxers and socks, all from Under Armour.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Late last year, a U.K. court ruled that police could seize $3.3 million worth of frozen assets from the brothers to cover years of unpaid taxes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After Steinberg established himself on the varsity level in the spring, the Manhattan recruit helped pitch the Saints to a summer state championship.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Power conference programs have built multimillion-dollar NIL war chests to attract top-tier recruits and transfers, giving them a significant talent advantage over the majority of their non-Power conference counterparts.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The other nephew is still an ardent adherent to the cult and has gifted much of his substantial wealth to it.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Nostalgia for the pre-Brown era would not exercise nearly so powerful a grip on Black America today if its adherents focused on its detailed, pervasive inhumanities rather than relying on gauzy glimpses.—
Justin Driver,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, the state's Supreme Court ruled that Catholic Charities' work is not primarily religious because the organization employs people who aren't Catholic and doesn't proselytize.—
Stephan Pechdimaldji,
Newsweek,
13 Dec. 2024
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However, since the state unveiled the materials this summer, educators, parents and advocacy groups have raised alarm about the inclusion of Bible stories over concerns the materials verge on proselytizing.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American-Statesman,
19 Nov. 2024
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Apparently, the prospect of losing what amounts to a third of the city’s $42 million annual budget and possibly more convinced the city to end its yearslong fight.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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And there’s no good way to convince a starter — especially one like Vandersloot, a five-time All-Star with multiple WNBA assists records — that moving to the bench is the best path forward.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Convert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convert. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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