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.
Other Word Forms
- quasi-converted adjective
- unconverted adjective
Etymology
Origin of converted
Example Sentences
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JD Vance converted to Catholicism in 2019, during a time when he was being heavily bankrolled by esoteric Catholic billionaire Peter Thiel.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
The big blow came last September, when the company said the debt restructuring included the issuance of up to 326.2 million shares, as well as new notes that could be converted into common stock.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026
These ions were then converted into metallic silver, making the network visible under a microscope.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
It will use some of the proceeds to enter into capped call transactions, which are hedging instruments used to reduce potential stock dilution from converted bonds.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
“A woman converted at our mosque a couple of months ago. She knew the risks. And honestly, her Arabic pronunciation puts mine to shame.”
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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