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обрати́ть — meaning in English

obratit

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English meaning

convert verb To change something from one form, substance, or purpose into another.

Senses

обрати́ть is used for these senses in English:

convert (transitive) To change (something) from one use, function, or purpose to another.
convert (transitive) To induce (someone) to adopt a particular religion, faith, ideology or belief (see also sense 12).

convert — full definition

verb To change something from one form, substance, or purpose into another.
verb To persuade someone to change their religion, beliefs, or opinion.
noun A person who has adopted a new religion, belief, or cause.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

неофи́т новообращённый преврати́ть превраща́ть трансформи́ровать обраща́ть преобразо́вывать преобразова́ть конверти́ровать перевести́ переводи́ть преврати́ться