convert

[kuhn-vurt, kon-vurt] / kənˈvɜrt, ˈkɒn vɜrt /

NOUN

new believer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disciple follower

STRONG

catechumen neophyte novice novitiate proselyte

VERB

change; adapt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apply download modify remodel reorganize switch transform translate turn

STRONG

alter appropriate commute interchange make metamorphose revise transfigure transmogrify transmute transpose

WEAK

downlink restyle switch over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stagnate

WEAK

endure persist remain stay

VERB

change belief, especially regarding religion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lead move save turn

STRONG

actuate baptize bend bias brainwash budge convince impel incline persuade proselyte proselytize redeem reform regenerate sway

WEAK

alter conviction assimilate to be born again bring around cause to adopt change into change of heart create anew lead to believe make over see the light

Antonyms

STRONG

dissuade repress suppress

WEAK

endure keep persist remain

Example Sentences

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The 51-year-old used most of the money to convert the disused former St Kenneth's Church in Linthouse, Glasgow, into the Sanctuary Gym.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He and his wife, Joy, also a Christian convert from Iran, came to the United States in 2013.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

At one point, the cave faced a potential threat when someone attempted to develop the land and convert the cave into a septic tank.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

I arrived at Columbia in my 30s with the earnestness of a convert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Laughing, he said, “Totally okay. This gives me a chance to convert another unsuspecting human to becoming a Bela Lugosi nerd, which is my mission in life anyway. I’ll bring you the DVD tomorrow.”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

convert

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