converting

verb

Definition of convertingnext
present participle of convert
1
as in influencing
to persuade to change to one's religious faith young missionaries who go door-to-door trying to convert people

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2
as in transforming
to change in form, appearance, or use the old factory was converted into an apartment building

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3
as in persuading
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request many who used to insist that global warming was a myth have since been converted

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4
as in seizing
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right the bailee converted the goods to his own use

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for converting
  1. transforming
  2. persuading
  3. seizing
  4. convincing
  5. grabbing
  6. bringing
  7. satisfying
  8. inducing
Verb
  • Staying ahead of emerging trends and consumer expectations is key to making your brand stand out and stay relevant, and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of marketing and personalization to make that easier.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Forbes convenes and curates the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving change, transforming business and making a significant impact on the world.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of transforming
Verb
  • Data can be an important element for persuading your audience and adding color to your story.
    George Baker Sr., Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Your credibility can be the difference between persuading an audience and losing their trust.
    John Hall, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of persuading
Verb
  • In 2021, Attorney General Merrick Garland implemented new policies prohibiting prosecutors from secretly seizing reporters' records, except under extraordinary circumstances.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s military is temporarily seizing control of the buffer zone, saying the disengagement agreement has collapsed with the rebel takeover of Syria.
    Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of seizing
Verb
  • The singer plays the part of a smitten admirer whose best bet for not going home alone is convincing their crush to spend a little more time in their presence.
    Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series in convincing fashion following a dominant playoff run.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of convincing
Verb
  • Corporate sustainability has emerged in recent years as a complex narrative of contrasting tempos—a story of rapid, headline-grabbing shifts intertwined with deep, fundamental transformations.
    Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • James finished the contest by scoring 16 points, grabbing four rebounds, and dishing out two assists.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of grabbing
Verb
  • Many Syrians, both at home and abroad, have been overcome by shock and jubilation at the news that President Bashar al-Assad fled the country — bringing an end to more than 50 years of brutal rule by him and his family.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Our manufacturing workforce is incredibly experienced—and a new generation of workers is bringing the STEM skills, digital savvy and creativity needed to unlock future growth.
    Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of bringing
Verb
  • The agency’s new model is at the forefront of marketing innovation, but its values also contribute to satisfying outcomes.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Marketers have always focused on first satisfying functional needs before moving on to emotional ones.
    Billee Howard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • This fine, sob-inducing British series follows two friends (Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall) who feel romance tugging at their hearts for years and years and years.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The emotional reality of living in Iran while holding views that oppose the state, the movie suggests, is anxiety-inducing—almost unfathomably so for those who have never dealt with such restrictions.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of inducing
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