convert

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To change something into a different form, substance, or state.

   A kettle converts water into steam.

2. 2
   verb

   To change something from one use or purpose to another.

   They converted the garage into a home office.

3. 3
   verb

   To exchange money or units for another kind.

   Could you convert my dollars into pounds?

4. 4
   verb

   To change your religion, or to make someone adopt a new faith.

   She converted to Buddhism after living in Thailand.

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Proto-Indo-European *wert- Proto-Indo-European *wértetor Proto-Italic *wertō Proto-Italic *komwertō Latin convertōder. Old French convertirbor. Middle English converten English convert From Middle English converten, from Old French convertir, from Latin converto (“turn around”).

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