n. 25B6; verb
plants convert the sun's energy into chemical energy : CHANGE, turn, transform, metamorphose, transfigure, transmute; humorous transmogrify; technical permute.
the factory was converted into flats : ADAPT, turn, change, alter, modify, rebuild, reconstruct, redevelop, refashion, redesign, restyle, revamp, renovate, rehabilitate; N. Amer. bring up to code; informal do up; N. Amer. informal rehab.
they sought to convert sinners : PROSELYTIZE, evangelize, bring to God, redeem, save, reform, re-educate, cause to see the light.
25B6; noun Christian converts : PROSELYTE, neophyte, new believer; Christianity catechumen.