Definition of: convert

(kən·vûrt′) v.t.
1. To change into another state, form, or substance; transform.
2. To apply or adapt to a new or different purpose or use.
3. To change from one belief, doctrine, creed, opinion, or course of action to another.
4. To turn from a sinful to a righteous life.
5. To exchange for an equivalent value, as goods for money.
6. To exchange for value of another form, as preferred for common stock.
7. Chem. To change chemically.
8. Logic To transpose the subject and predicate of (a proposition) by conversion.
9. Law To assume possession of illegally.
—v.i.
10. To become changed in character.
11. In football, to score the extra point after touchdown, as by kicking a field goal.
—noun (kon′vûrt) A person who has been converted, as from a sinful to a pious life, or from one opinion, creed, etc., to another. [<OF Convertir <L convertere. See CONVERSE².] Synonyms (noun): disciple, neophyte, proselyte. The name disciple is given to the follower of a certain faith, without reference to any previous belief or allegiance; a convert is a person who has come to one faith from a different belief or unbelief. A proselyte is one who has been led to accept a religious system, whether with or without true faith; a convert is always understood to be a believer. A neophyte is a new convert, not yet fully indoctrinated, or not admitted to full privileges. The antonyms apostate, pervert, and renegade are condemnatory names applied to the convert by those whose faith he forsakes.