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