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verb

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1. To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.

   Example: A kettle converts water into steam.

2. To change (something) from one use, function, or purpose to another.

   Example: He converted his garden into a tennis court.

3. To induce (someone) to adopt a particular religion, faith, ideology or belief (see also sense 11).

   Example: They converted her to Roman Catholicism on her deathbed.

4. To exchange for something of equal value.

   Example: We converted our pounds into euros.