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 Words From

• quasi-con·verted adjective
• uncon·verted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of converted¹

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

Example Sentences

“On a lot of our drives if I get a mismatch, I call for the ball,” added Tarakhchyan, who converted two of his three five-meter chances.

From Los Angeles Times

Hart has taken inspiration from fellow fifth-round pick and converted wide receiver Richard Sherman, a standout with the Seattle Seahawks..

From Los Angeles Times

A few years ago he purchased an old transmission repair shop nearby and converted it into a workshop where he manufactures his sculptures and paintings with a small team.

From Los Angeles Times

A proposal in 2018 for it to be converted into a primary school went nowhere.

From BBC

Its 800 Cesar Chavez project on San Francisco’s waterfront converted an aging warehouse into a large electronic vehicle charging and maintenance facility.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• transformed