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