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