convert — to change the form, character, or function of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to change the form, character, or function of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvɜːrt/
Korean meaning: 변환하다, 전환하다, 개조하다
Korean pronunciation: 컨**버**트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother tried to convert our garage into a disco, but the neighbors weren't ready for her Saturday Night Fever revival.
- The software can convert PDF files to Word documents in seconds.
- After watching too many cooking shows, dad converted to vegetarianism and now lectures us about the spiritual life of carrots.
convert
VERB//kənˈvɜːrt//
to change the form, character, or function of something
Factory workers convert raw cotton into finished colorful fabric rolls
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Origin
From Latin 'convertere', composed of 'con-' (with/together) and 'vertere' (to turn). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 13th century to mean 'to turn or change from one state to another'.
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“My grandmother tried to convert our garage into a disco, but the neighbors weren't ready for her Saturday Night Fever revival.”
“The software can convert PDF files to Word documents in seconds.”
“After watching too many cooking shows, dad converted to vegetarianism and now lectures us about the spiritual life of carrots.”
“They plan to convert the old church into a community center.”
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