converting
kənˈvɜrtɪŋ
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Definition of converting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
changecausing a change in form or function
  • The converting process turned the raw data into useful information.
altering modifying transforming
2.
persuasionpersuading someone to change beliefs or opinions
  • The converting speech convinced many to join the movement.
influential persuasive
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Origin of converting

Latin, convertere (to turn around)

Terms with converting included in their meaning

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mechanical device
machine converting energy into motion
furniture
chair converting into a bed
activity
process of converting one currency into another
technology
device converting sunlight into electricity or heat
battery
device converting chemical energy to electricity
language
person converting text into another language
production
produced by converting water movement into electricity
technology
device converting electrical signals into audible sound

Examples of converting in a sentence

  • Converting the old warehouse into a modern office was a huge project.
  • Her converting arguments swayed the entire committee.
  • The converting message of the campaign was powerful.

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  1. French:convertissant, persuasif, ...
  2. German:umwandelnd, überzeugend, ...
  3. Italian:trasformante, persuasivo, ...
  4. Spanish:transformador, persuasivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:transformador, persuasivo, ...
  6. Chinese:转换的, 劝导的, ...
  7. Japanese:変換する, 説得力のある, ...
  8. Arabic:محوِّل, مقنع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֵמִיר, מְשַׁכְנֵעַ, ...
  10. Russian:преобразующий, убеждающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перетворюючий, переконуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:परिवर्तनीय, प्रेरक, ...
convert
ˈkɒnvɜrt

Definition of convert - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
transformationchange something into another form or state
  • They converted the garage into a living room.
change transform
2.
repurposechange something from one use to another
  • We converted the old barn into a workshop.
adapt transform
3.
measurementTECH.express a quantity in alternative unitsTECH.
  • Convert the length from inches to centimeters.
transform translate

Noun

1.
religionperson who has changed their religion or belief
  • She became a convert to Buddhism last year.
believer neophyte proselyte
2.
changeperson who has changed from one opinion or party to another
  • A political convert spoke at the rally about their new affiliation..
neophyte proselyte
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Expressions with convert

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change weapons into tools for farming and peace
The nation decided to convert swords into ploughshares after the war.
score extra points by kicking after a try
He successfully converted a try to win the game.

Origin of convert

Latin, convertere (turn around)

Examples of convert in a sentence

  • The software converts text files into PDFs.
  • She converted the spare room into a cozy office.
  • They converted the garage into a home gym.
  • You need to convert the temperature to Fahrenheit.
  • She had to convert the currency for her trip.
  • He tried to convert his friends to his new faith.

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  1. French:transformer, converti, ...
  2. German:umwandeln, Konvertit, ...
  3. Italian:convertire, convertito, ...
  4. Spanish:convertir, convertido, ...
  5. Portuguese:converter, convertido, ...
  6. Chinese:改造, 皈依者, ...
  7. Japanese:改装する, 改宗者, ...
  8. Arabic:حَوَّلَ, مُعْتَنِق جَديد, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַסֵּב, מוּמָר, ...
  10. Russian:превращать, обращенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перетворювати, новонавернений, ...
  12. Hindi:परिवर्तित करना, धर्मांतरित, ...
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