CONVERT Synonyms
There are 26 hypernyms of the word convert. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CONVERT
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exchange | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another • a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one) • the act of changing one thing for another thing • the act of giving something in return for something received • a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication • a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members • (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes • reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries) • the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: • (chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop • (chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value verb • give to, and receive from, one another • exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category • change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence • hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent • put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items • exchange a penalty for a less severe one | ||||||||
change | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another • a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event • the action of changing something • the result of alteration or modification • the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due • a thing that is different • a different or fresh set of clothes • coins of small denomination regarded collectively • money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency • a difference that is usually pleasant verb • cause to change; make different; cause a transformation • undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature • become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence • lay aside, abandon, or leave for another • change clothes; put on different clothes • exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category • give to, and receive from, one another • change from one vehicle or transportation line to another • become deeper in tone • remove or replace the coverings of | ||||||||
adapt | verbv | |||||||
verb • make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose • adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions | ||||||||
alter | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to change; make different; cause a transformation • become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence • make an alteration to • insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby • remove the ovaries of | ||||||||
metamorphose | verbv | |||||||
verb • change completely the nature or appearance of • change in outward structure or looks | ||||||||
modify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make less severe or harsh or extreme • add a modifier to a constituent • cause to change; make different; cause a transformation | ||||||||
morph | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • cause to change shape in a computer animation • change shape as via computer animation | ||||||||
mutate | verbv | |||||||
verb • undergo mutation | ||||||||
reform | verbv | |||||||
noun • a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses • a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices • self-improvement in behavior or morals by abandoning some vice verb • make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices • bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one • produce by cracking • break up the molecules of • improve by alteration or correction of errors or defects and put into a better condition • change for the better | ||||||||
remodel | verbv | |||||||
verb • do over, as of (part of) a house • cast or model anew | ||||||||
revamp | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • to patch up or renovate; repair or restore • provide (a shoe) with a new vamp | ||||||||
switch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit • an event in which one thing is substituted for another • hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure • railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock • a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment • a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other • the act of changing one thing or position for another verb • change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence • exchange or give (something) in exchange for • lay aside, abandon, or leave for another • make a shift in or exchange of • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation • flog with or as if with a flexible rod • reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) | ||||||||
transfigure | verbv | |||||||
verb • elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration • change completely the nature or appearance of | ||||||||
transform | verbv | |||||||
verb • subject to a mathematical transformation • change or alter in form, appearance, or nature • change in outward structure or looks • change from one form or medium into another • convert (one form of energy) to another • change (a bacterial cell) into a genetically distinct cell by the introduction of DNA from another cell of the same or closely related species • increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage) | ||||||||
translate | verbv | |||||||
verb • restate (words) from one language into another language • change from one form or medium into another • make sense of a language • bring to a certain spiritual state • change the position of (figures or bodies) in space without rotation • be equivalent in effect • be translatable, or be translatable in a certain way • subject to movement in which every part of the body moves parallel to and the same distance as every other point on the body • express, as in simple and less technical language • determine the amino-acid sequence of a protein during its synthesis by using information on the messenger RNA | ||||||||
transmute | verbv | |||||||
verb • change in outward structure or looks • change or alter in form, appearance, or nature • alter the nature of (elements) | ||||||||
turn | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a circular segment of a curve • the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course • (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession • an unforeseen development • a movement in a new direction • the act of turning away or in the opposite direction • turning or twisting around (in place) • a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) • (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive • a short performance that is part of a longer program • a favor for someone • taking a short walk out and back verb • to change orientation or direction • undergo a transformation or a change of position or action • undergo a change or development • cause to move around or rotate • change to the contrary • pass to the other side of • pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become • let (something) fall or spill from a container • move around an axis or a center • cause to move around a center so as to show another side of • to send or let go • to break and turn over earth especially with a plow • shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel • change color • twist suddenly so as to sprain • cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics • accomplish by rotating • get by buying and selling • cause to move along an axis or into a new direction • channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • alter the functioning or setting of • direct at someone • have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to • go sour or spoil • become officially one year older | ||||||||
reconfigure | verbv | |||||||
verb • To arrange into a new configuration. | ||||||||
commute | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work verb • exchange positions without a change in value • travel back and forth regularly, as between one's place of work and home • change the order or arrangement of • exchange a penalty for a less severe one • exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category | ||||||||
convince | verbv | |||||||
verb • make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something | ||||||||