convertir — meaning in English

English meaning

• become verb To start being something different; to change into.
• convert verb To change something from one form, substance, or purpose into another.
• proselytize verb To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
• render verb To cause something to become a certain way.

Senses

convertir is used for these senses in English:

• become (transitive) To be proper for; to beseem. [from 13th c.]
• render (ditransitive) To cause to become.

become — full definition

1. verb To start being something different; to change into.
2. verb To suit or look attractive on someone (formal/literary).

convert — full definition

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

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