Convert vs Convince - What's the Difference?

Convert

Convince

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
Definition as Noun
Definition as Verb
  • change the nature, purpose, or function of something
  • change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief
  • cause to adopt a new or different faith
  • score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone
  • complete successfully
  • score (a spare)
  • change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change
  • exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
  • change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
  • exchange a penalty for a less severe one
  • make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
Definition as Verb
  • make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

Examples

  • "convert lead into gold"; "convert hotels into jails"; "convert slaves to laborers"
  • "She converted to Buddhism"
  • "The missionaries converted the Indian population"
  • "Smith converted and his team won"
  • "score a penalty shot or free throw"
  • "The substance converts to an acid"
  • "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"; "He changed his name"; "convert centimeters into inches"; "convert holdings into shares"
  • "We converted from 220 to 110 Volt"
  • "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"
  • "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"

Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb
Verb