convert
word
/ˈkɑnvɝt/, /kənˈvɝt/
/ˈkɒnvɜːt/, /kənˈvɜːt/
Definition
To change something into a different form or use, or to make someone change to a different belief or way of thinking.
Usage & Nuances
'Convert' is often used for changing units (like currency), devices (files, energy), or beliefs (especially religion). Formal/neutral; 'convert to' is used for the new form. Don't confuse with 'change' (more general) or 'transform' (may mean total change).
Spanish: convertir - transformarPortuguese (BR): converter - transformarPortuguese (PT): converter - transformarChinese (Simplified): 转换 - 改变 (宗教)Chinese (Traditional): 轉換 - 改變 (宗教)Hindi: बदलना - परिवर्तित करनाArabic: يحوّل - يعتنق (دينًا)Bengali: রূপান্তর করা - ধর্মান্তরিত করাRussian: преобразовать - обратить (в веру)Japanese: 変換する - 改宗するVietnamese: chuyển đổi - cải đạoKorean: 변환하다 - 개종하다Turkish: dönüştürmek - din değiştirmekUrdu: تبدیل کرنا - مذہب تبدیل کرناIndonesian: mengonversi - berpindah (keyakinan)
Example Sentences
Did you convert your old car to run on electricity?
natural
Can you convert dollars to euros for me?
basic
He decided to convert to a new religion.
basic
You can convert this file to PDF.
basic
It took him years to fully convert his beliefs.
natural
Many apps can easily convert photos into cartoons.
natural