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