Synonyms for convert
- verb
- noun
All synonyms
Verb
1. Transform
transform, turn into, transmute, change, alter, turn, turn to, shift, switch, transpose, exchange, metamorphose, commute, transfigure, reconvert, transmogrify
Other
proselytize, proselytise UK, re-form, bring over, reduce, regenerate, apply, win over
Noun
Definitions
- v. 1
To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.
A kettle converts water into steam.
- n. 1
A person who has converted to a religion.
They were all converts to Islam.
Related words
- Word family
- convertance convertee converter convertible conversion
- Is a kind of
- alter
Choose the right word
To turn is a popular word for change in any sense short of the meaning of exchange, being often equivalent to alter, convert, transform, transmute, etc.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- exchange Our exchange students are leaving Japan next week.
- transform Tebboune is trying to transform Algeria's economy.
- transmute Gold will transmute into coal before honour and loyalty alter.
- regenerate Heathers can regenerate well if they're lightly trimmed.
- proselytize Davis wanted to share his concept and proselytize his ideas.
By length
- 4 letters
- turn1
- 5 letters
- apply2, shift1, alter2
- 6 letters
- change1, reduce2, switch1
- 7 letters
- commute2
- 8 letters
- exchange2, disciple3, neophyte3
- 9 letters
- transform2, transpose2, transmute, proselyte, reconvert, convertee
- 10 letters
- regenerate4, catechumen
- 11 letters
- proselytize4, transfigure, proselytise
- 12 letters
- metamorphose4, transmogrify
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (apply2 = 2 syllables).