Definition of convert

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • convert is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • convert is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • convert is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of convert


  • exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category (verb)

    Examples

    1. Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
    2. convert centimeters into inches
    3. convert holdings into shares

    Synonyms

    1. change
    2. commute
    3. exchange
  • change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy (verb)

    Examples

    1. We converted from 220 to 110 Volt

    Synonyms

    1. change over
  • make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. convince
    2. win over
  • exchange a penalty for a less severe one (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. commute
    2. exchange
  • a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief (noun)
  • cause to adopt a new or different faith (verb)

    Examples

    1. The missionaries converted the Indian population
  • change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change (verb)

    Examples

    1. The substance converts to an acid
  • change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief (verb)

    Examples

    1. She converted to Buddhism
  • change the nature, purpose, or function of something (verb)

    Examples

    1. convert lead into gold
    2. convert hotels into jails
    3. convert slaves to laborers
  • complete successfully (verb)
  • score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone (verb)

    Examples

    1. Smith converted and his team won
  • score (a spare) (verb)

See definition of convert in Merriam Webster