convert
gb/kˈɑnvɚt/ us/kˈɑnvɚt/
A2
English
~ 2400
Senses
0 senses
Verb
B1
action
1
Change into a different form
To change something into a different form or system.
Usage pattern:
to convert [something] into [something else]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'convert' with 'translate', but 'convert' refers to changing form or system, not language.
Synonyms
transform (Emphasizes a major change in form, appearance, or character, sometimes broader than 'convert'.)
Antonyms
preserve (Means to keep something in its original form instead of changing it.)
Collocations
convert data
|convert currency
|convert units
|convert files
Themes
technology
|daily life
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- 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.
Verb
B2
action
2
Persuade to adopt new beliefs
To make someone change their religion or beliefs.
Usage pattern:
to convert [someone] to [belief/religion]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes mix up 'convert' in this sense with simply 'convince', but 'convert' usually refers to deep belief changes.
Synonyms
proselytize (A more formal or technical term often used in religious contexts for trying to convert people.)
Antonyms
dissuade (Means to persuade someone not to adopt certain beliefs.)
Collocations
convert someone to Christianity
|convert to Islam
|convert others
Themes
religion
|society
|communication
|politics
Examples
- He was converted to Buddhism while traveling.
- They tried to convert their friends to their political cause.
- Missionaries worked to convert the local population.
Learner examples
- She converted her friend to her religion.
- He converted many people to his ideas.
- They converted the villagers to their faith.
Noun
B2
entity
3
Person who changed beliefs
Someone who has changed their religion or beliefs.
Synonyms
follower (Refers broadly to someone who supports a belief or leader; not limited to recent change.)
Antonyms
nonbeliever (A person who does not accept a particular belief system.)
Collocations
a recent convert
|a passionate convert
Themes
religion
|society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- As a recent convert, she was very enthusiastic about her new faith.
- The organization welcomed new converts warmly.
- He is a convert to vegetarianism.
Learner examples
- She is a convert to this religion.
- He is a new convert in our group.
- They are converts to our ideas.
Verb
technical
A2
action
4
Change units or currency
To change numbers from one unit or currency into another.
Usage pattern:
to convert [amount] into [unit/currency]
Synonyms
exchange (Often used for currency; 'convert' is more general and can apply to units too.)
Antonyms
retain (Keep the same unit or currency without changing it.)
Collocations
convert miles to kilometers
|convert dollars into euros
Themes
mathematics
|finance
|science
|daily_life
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- I converted 10 dollars into euros.
- She converted the length from meters to feet.
- We converted pounds into kilograms.
Grammar
Dictionary form
convert
IPA
GB/kˈɑnvɚt/
US/kˈɑnvɚt/
Syllables & stress
con - vert (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: convert
- Plural: converts
Verb
- Base: convert
- 3rd Person Singular: converts
- Present Participle: converting
- Past: converted
Word family
Forms
converts
noun
converting
verb
converted
verb
Core family
conversion
noun B1
Related words
converter
noun
convertible
adjective B1
Expressions
convert into
1/kˈɑnvɚt ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
Change into another form/state
To change something so it becomes something else.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- She converted to Buddhism last year.
- Many companies are converting to renewable energy sources.