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1. convert - noun

· a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief

Hypernym(s): person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul




2. convert - verb

· change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy; "We converted from 220 to 110 Volt"

Synonym(s): change_over

Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify




3. convert - verb

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

Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify




4. convert - verb

· change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief; "She converted to Buddhism"

Hypernym(s): change




5. convert - verb

· 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"

Synonym(s): change, exchange, commute

Hypernym(s): replace




6. convert - verb

· cause to adopt a new or different faith; "The missionaries converted the Indian population"

Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify




7. convert - verb

· 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"

Hypernym(s): score, hit, tally, rack_up




8. convert - verb

· complete successfully; "score a penalty shot or free throw"

Hypernym(s): score, hit, tally, rack_up




9. convert - verb

· score (a spare)

Hypernym(s): score, hit, tally, rack_up




10. convert - verb

· make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"

Synonym(s): win_over, convince

Hypernym(s): persuade




11. convert - verb

· exchange a penalty for a less severe one

Synonym(s): commute, exchange

Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify




12. convert - verb

· change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change; "The substance converts to an acid"

Hypernym(s): change





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