convert

change the nature, purpose, or function of something

• “convert lead into gold”
• “convert hotels into jails”
• “convert slaves to laborers”

change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

• “We converted from 220 to 110 Volt”

change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief

• “She converted to Buddhism”

exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

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

cause to adopt a new or different faith

• “The missionaries converted the Indian population”

score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone

• “Smith converted and his team won”

complete successfully

• “score a penalty shot or free throw”

score (a spare)

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

• “He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product”

exchange a penalty for a less severe one

change in nature, purpose, or function; especially undergo a chemical change

• “The substance converts to an acid”

a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief