Synonyms of conversion

conversion

noun

kən-ˈvər-zhən 

1

as in transformation

a change in form, appearance, or use

the conversion of the spare bedroom into a home office was easily accomplished

Synonyms & Similar Words

• transformation
• transition
• shift
• alteration
• metamorphosis
• changeover
• modification
• transfiguration
• adjustment
• reformation
• reconversion
• revision
• replacement
• substitution
• deformation
• remodeling
• displacement
• distortion
• transmutation
• reworking
• reconstruction
• variation
• disfigurement
• mutation
• remaking
• revamping
• redo
• refashioning
• redoing
• supplantation

2

as in convincing

the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action

the conversion of the residents from opponents to supporters of the casino project proved to be more difficult than anticipated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• convincing
• persuasion
• persuading
• inducement
• seduction
• inducing
• lobbying
• suasion
• coaxing
• influencing
• exhortation
• pressuring
• entreaty
• prompting
• cajolery
• urging
• blandishment
• swaying
• cajolement
• wheedling
• tempting
• brainwashing
• overpersuasion

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of conversion

One firearm carried a machine gun conversion device, commonly called a Glock Switch. —Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024

Economies are just intricate systems set up to do those transformations, and all economically significant energy conversions have (often highly undesirable) environmental impacts. —Vaclav Smil, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024

Demario Robinson was sentenced in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin on Thursday for importing over 200 machine gun conversion devices, colloquially known as switches, to Milwaukee, and for possession of a firearm by a felon. —David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024

Look at trends for online engagement, drop-off points in customer journeys and lead conversion data. —Stephen Spratley, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024