■ verb kən'və:t
1》 change or cause to change in form, character, or function.
↘change (money, stocks, or units in which a quantity is expressed) into others of a different kind.
↘adapt (a building) to make it suitable for a new purpose.
2》 change one's religious faith or other belief.
3》 Logic transpose the subject and predicate of (a proposition) according to certain rules to form a new proposition by inference.
4》 Rugby score extra points after (a try) by a successful kick at goal.
↘ American Football make an extra score after (a touchdown) by kicking a goal or running another play into the end zone.
↘ American Football advance the ball far enough after (a down) to get another try for a first down.
■ noun 'kɒnvə:t a person who has changed their religious faith or other belief.
Phrases
~ something to one's own use Law wrongfully make use of another's property.
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~ir , based on L. ~ere 'turn about'.