converted Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
   convert; change over.
   
   • We converted from 220 to 110 Volt
2. verb change the nature, purpose, or function of something
   convert.
   
   • convert lead into gold
   • convert hotels into jails
   • convert slaves to laborers
3. verb change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief
   convert.
   
   • She converted to Buddhism
4. verb exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
   convert; commute; change; exchange.
   
   • Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
   • He changed his name
   • convert centimeters into inches
   • convert holdings into shares
5. verb cause to adopt a new or different faith
   convert.
   
   • The missionaries converted the Indian population
6. verb score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone
   convert.
   
   • Smith converted and his team won
7. verb complete successfully
   convert.
   
   • score a penalty shot or free throw
8. verb score (a spare)
   convert.
   
9. verb make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
   convert; win over; convince.
   
   • He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product
10. verb exchange a penalty for a less severe one
    convert; commute; exchange.
    
11. verb change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change
    convert.
    
    • The substance converts to an acid
12. adjective satellite spiritually reborn or converted
    born-again; reborn.
    
    • a born-again Christian

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