converted
Americanadjective
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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.
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noting anything, formerly of the type specified, that has been converted to something else.
His yacht is a converted destroyer escort.
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"I was really just always in play. Had a lot of birdie looks. Converted a few of them," Corpuz said.
From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025
Converted into the astrophysical unit parsec, this corresponds to less than eight to ten parsecs.
From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2023
Dylan Fingersh, Capistrano Valley, 5-10, 175, Sr.: Converted eight field goals as a junior.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2023
Converted from a former military base, the Presidio is located at the tip of San Francisco's peninsula, several miles west of the financial district.
From Reuters • Jul. 8, 2023
Converted sinners flowed down the aisles to shake hands with the evangelist and stayed at his side or were directed to one of the men in line.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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