English · Word Candidate

convert

/kənˈvɜːt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: converts · converting

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Biến đổi hoặc thay đổi thành dạng, chất, trạng thái hoặc sản phẩm khác

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Verb

Examples

A kettle converts water into steam.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To change (something) from one use, function, or purpose to another.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thay đổi từ một mục đích, chức năng hoặc mục đích này sang mục đích, chức năng hoặc mục đích khác

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Verb

Examples

And the deff's further sayen that after the said b'gayn the said lambert compounded wt the said lychefeld ffor the moytie of the said Tymber stone glasse yren and tyle aforsaid by fforce whereof the said Lambert and Jane executrix of the testament of the said Thom's lychefeld haue broken and pulled

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A person who has converted to a religion.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người đã chuyển đổi sang một tôn giáo

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Noun

Examples

They were all converts to Islam.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A person who is now in favour of something that they previously opposed or disliked.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người hiện đang ủng hộ điều gì đó mà họ trước đây phản đối hoặc không thích

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Noun

Examples

I never really liked broccoli before, but now that I've tasted it the way you cook it, I'm a convert!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “convert” mean?

To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.

Is “convert” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.