convert

noun

1
change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change
The substance converts to an acid
2
change the nature, purpose, or function of something
convert lead into gold
convert hotels into jails
3
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
He changed his name
4
exchange a penalty for a less severe one
5
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
We converted from 220 to 110 Volt
6
change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief
She converted to Buddhism
7
cause to adopt a new or different faith
The missionaries converted the Indian population
8
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product
9
score (a spare)
10
complete successfully
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
Smith converted and his team won

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