convert - Meaning in Tamil

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convert - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of convert in English

convert noun

1. a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief

convert verb

1. change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change

   Example

   • "The substance converts to an acid"
2. change the nature, purpose, or function of something

   Examples

   • "convert hotels into jails"
   • "convert lead into gold"
   • "convert slaves to laborers"
3. exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

   Synonyms

   change, change, commute, exchange

   Examples

   • "convert centimeters into inches"
   • "convert holdings into shares"
   • "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"
   • "He changed his name"
4. exchange a penalty for a less severe one

   Synonyms

   commute, exchange

5. change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

   Synonyms

   change over

   Example

   • "We converted from 220 to 110 Volt"
6. change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief

   Example

   • "She converted to Buddhism"
7. cause to adopt a new or different faith

   Example

   • "The missionaries converted the Indian population"
8. make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

   Synonyms

   convince, win over

   Example

   • "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"
9. score (a spare)
10. complete successfully

    Example

    • "score a penalty shot or free throw"
11. score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone

    Example

    • "Smith converted and his team won"

Synonyms of convert

• change, commute, exchange
• commute, exchange
• change over
• convince, win over

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