convert
Translation
to convert, to change, to transform
Examples
You can convert the file to a PDF.
You can convert the file to a PDF.
He converted to a different religion.
He converted to a different religion.
I need to convert my pounds into euros.
I need to convert my pounds into euros.
They converted the old barn into a house.
They converted the old barn into a house.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((into/to sth.)) to change (sth.) into (sth.) else They converted the garage into a playroom.
((to sth.)) to change one's religion or beliefs to (sth.) He converted to Islam last year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: transform, change, alter; Antonyms: maintain, preserve
Etymology
From Latin 'convertere', meaning 'to turn around'. 'con-' (together) + 'vertere' (to turn).
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-' (with/together) and 'vert' (turn). To turn something into something else.