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