converted

[kuhn-vur-tid]

adjective

1. noting a specified type of person who has been converted from the religion, beliefs, or attitudes characteristic of that type.

   a converted Christian; a converted thief.

2. noting anything, formerly of the type specified, that has been converted to something else.

   His yacht is a converted destroyer escort.

Other Word Forms

• quasi-converted adjective
• unconverted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of converted¹

First recorded in 1585–95; convert ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

O'Brien converted neither of Ireland's two tries but did add three points off the tee in the 38th minute after her pack had won a scrum penalty.

From BBC

"They set up strip clubs and they pay children to strip" with Robux, the app's currency, which can be converted into real money, Ms Savage said.

From BBC

They have been protesting for three weeks since they were informed by the building’s management company, North Oak Property Management, that their long-held spaces would be converted into five new dwelling units.

From Los Angeles Times

Red Bull's Max Verstappen converted pole to a race win at the Italian Grand Prix.

From BBC

To the side of the church an old confession booth has been converted into a shrine to him.

From BBC

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