Word

convert, v.
(converted, converting, converts)
freq. cnt. 25

change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
<verb.change> freq. cnt.: 13 freq. cnt.: 13

change over convert

sample sentences

"We converted from 220 to 110 Volt"

verb frames

Something ----s
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Something ----s
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

converter conversion

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

changeover

semantic pointers

hypernym

change, alter, modify

hyponym

transduce metricize, metricise, metrify, metricate decimalize, decimalise float

change the nature, purpose, or function of something
<verb.change> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5

convert

sample sentences

"convert lead into gold"
"convert hotels into jails"
"convert slaves to laborers"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

convertible conversion convertor

semantic pointers

hyponym

verb group

convert

hypernym

change, alter, modify

exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
<verb.change> freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2

change commute convert exchange

sample sentences

"Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"
"He changed his name"
"convert centimeters into inches"
"convert holdings into shares"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
They %s the money

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

convertible conversion

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

exchange exchanger

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

commutation

semantic pointers

hypernym

replace

hyponym

rectify utilize capitalize, capitalise launder break

verb group

change, switch, shift

change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief
<verb.change> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3

convert

sample sentences

"She converted to Buddhism"

verb frames

Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s PP

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

conversion convert

semantic pointers

hypernym

change

verb group

convert

cause to adopt a new or different faith
<verb.change> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

convert

sample sentences

"The missionaries converted the Indian population"

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

convert

semantic pointers

hypernym

change, alter, modify

verb group

convert

cause

convert

hyponym

Islamize, Islamise Christianize, Christianise evangelize, evangelise catholicize, catholicise, latinize, latinise proselytize, proselytise

change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change
<verb.change>

convert

sample sentences

"The substance converts to an acid"

verb frames

Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

convertible converter

semantic pointers

domain of synset (topic)

chemistry, chemical science

hypernym

change

hyponym

caramelize, caramelise malt immobilize, immobilise melanize, melanise

verb group

convert

exchange a penalty for a less severe one
<verb.change> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

commute convert exchange

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

commutation commutation

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

exchange

semantic pointers

hypernym

change, alter, modify

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 15 freq. cnt.: 15

convert convince win over

sample sentences

"He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
They %s him to write the letter

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Sam cannot %s Sue
The performance is likely to %s Sue

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Sam cannot %s Sue
The performance is likely to %s Sue

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

convincible

semantic pointers

hypernym

persuade

hyponym

disarm

score (a spare)
<verb.competition>

convert

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

semantic pointers

domain of synset (topic)

bowling

hypernym

score, hit, rack up, tally

verb group

convert convert

complete successfully
<verb.competition>

convert

sample sentences

"score a penalty shot or free throw"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

semantic pointers

verb group

convert

hypernym

score, hit, rack up, tally

score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone
<verb.competition>

convert

sample sentences

"Smith converted and his team won"

verb frames

Somebody ----s

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

conversion

semantic pointers

verb group

convert

hypernym

score, hit, rack up, tally