convert
gb/kˈɑnvɚt/ us/kˈɑnvɚt/
A2
Английски
~ 2400
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
B1
action
1
Change into a different form
To change something into a different form or system.
Модел на употреба:
to convert [something] into [something else]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'convert' with 'translate', but 'convert' refers to changing form or system, not language.
Синоними
transform (Emphasizes a major change in form, appearance, or character, sometimes broader than 'convert'.)
Антоними
preserve (Means to keep something in its original form instead of changing it.)
Колокации
convert data
|convert currency
|convert units
|convert files
Теми
technology
|daily life
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The factory was converted into a museum.
- You can convert this file into a PDF.
- They converted the old warehouse into apartments.
- The program converts text into speech.
Примери за учащи
- I converted the money into dollars.
- We converted the garage into a small room.
- She converted the video to a smaller file.
- The app converts words into pictures.
Глагол
B2
action
2
Persuade to adopt new beliefs
To make someone change their religion or beliefs.
Модел на употреба:
to convert [someone] to [belief/religion]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes mix up 'convert' in this sense with simply 'convince', but 'convert' usually refers to deep belief changes.
Синоними
proselytize (A more formal or technical term often used in religious contexts for trying to convert people.)
Антоними
dissuade (Means to persuade someone not to adopt certain beliefs.)
Колокации
convert someone to Christianity
|convert to Islam
|convert others
Теми
religion
|society
|communication
|politics
Примери
- He was converted to Buddhism while traveling.
- They tried to convert their friends to their political cause.
- Missionaries worked to convert the local population.
Примери за учащи
- She converted her friend to her religion.
- He converted many people to his ideas.
- They converted the villagers to their faith.
Съществително
B2
entity
3
Person who changed beliefs
Someone who has changed their religion or beliefs.
Синоними
follower (Refers broadly to someone who supports a belief or leader; not limited to recent change.)
Антоними
nonbeliever (A person who does not accept a particular belief system.)
Колокации
a recent convert
|a passionate convert
Теми
religion
|society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- As a recent convert, she was very enthusiastic about her new faith.
- The organization welcomed new converts warmly.
- He is a convert to vegetarianism.
Примери за учащи
- She is a convert to this religion.
- He is a new convert in our group.
- They are converts to our ideas.
Глагол
technical
A2
action
4
Change units or currency
To change numbers from one unit or currency into another.
Модел на употреба:
to convert [amount] into [unit/currency]
Синоними
exchange (Often used for currency; 'convert' is more general and can apply to units too.)
Антоними
retain (Keep the same unit or currency without changing it.)
Колокации
convert miles to kilometers
|convert dollars into euros
Теми
mathematics
|finance
|science
|daily_life
Примери
- You need to convert inches into centimeters for this project.
- The bank will convert your dollars into yen.
- This tool converts Fahrenheit temperatures into Celsius.
Примери за учащи
- I converted 10 dollars into euros.
- She converted the length from meters to feet.
- We converted pounds into kilograms.
Граматика
Речникова форма
convert
IPA
GB/kˈɑnvɚt/
US/kˈɑnvɚt/
Срички и ударение
con - vert (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: convert
- Plural: converts
Verb
- Base: convert
- 3rd Person Singular: converts
- Present Participle: converting
- Past: converted
Семейство думи
Forms
converts
noun
converting
verb
converted
verb
Core family
conversion
noun B1
Related words
converter
noun
convertible
adjective B1
Изрази
convert into
1/kˈɑnvɚt ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
Change into another form/state
To change something so it becomes something else.
Примери
- They converted the spare room into an office.
- Water can be converted into steam when heated.
convert to
1/kˈɑnvɚt tə/
phrasal verb
Adopt new belief/system
To begin using a new belief, religion, method, or system.
Примери
- She converted to Buddhism last year.
- Many companies are converting to renewable energy sources.