change the nature, purpose, or function of something: "convert lead into gold"
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy: "We converted from 220 to 110 Volt"
change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief: "She converted to Buddhism"
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category: "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"
cause to adopt a new or different faith: "The missionaries converted the Indian population"
score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the endzone: "Smith converted and his team won"
complete successfully: "score a penalty shot or free throw"
score (a spare)
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something: "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"
exchange a penalty for a less severe one
change in nature, purpose, or function: especially undergo a chemical change
noun
a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
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