Convert
/kənˈvɜːrt/noun
To change something into a different form or properties.
Did you know?The term 'convert' originally comes from the Latin 'convertere', meaning 'to turn around'—implying a complete transformation of spirit or belief, often linked to religious rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
convertere
“to turn around, change direction”
Old French
Old French
convertir
“to transform, change”
Middle English
Middle English
converten
“to turn into, transform”
Modern English
English
convert
“to change from one form, state, or belief to another”