converted

American  

[kuhn-vur-tid] / kənˈvɜr tɪd /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• quasi-converted adjective
• unconverted adjective

Etymology

Origin of converted

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

Example Sentences

Rodriguez has ordered it converted into a "social, sports, cultural and commercial center."

From Barron's

Built by a private developer, it will be converted into student residences after the Paralympic Games from March 6-15.

From Barron's

He “converted his success at work straight into cash that he could lay on the table at home for the benefit of his astonished and delighted family.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Her campaigns have included saving architectural gem Gorton Monastery from being converted into flats.

From BBC

A room set aside for brides-to-be has been converted into a storeroom for the medical supplies and cold weather gear being donated from across the United States.

From Barron's

Related Words

• transformed