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Bekehren Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Bekehren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to convert", "to proselytize" or "to persuade".
Essential properties of "bekehren"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: bekehren
- Simple past: bekehrte
- Participle: bekehrt
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "bekehren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To convert to a religion or ideology"
- Definition: "To convert someone to a religion or ideology."
- Translation(s): to convert, to proselytize
- Synonym(s): konvertieren, missionieren
- Related word(s): Bekehrung, Konversion
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er versucht, seine Freunde zu bekehren.
- Die Missionare wollen die Einheimischen bekehren.
- Sie hat sich entschieden, zum Christentum zu bekehren.
2.) "To change someone's attitude or behavior"
- Definition: "To change someone's attitude or behavior."
- Translation(s): to persuade, to convince, to reform, to change one's mind
- Synonym(s): umstimmen, überzeugen
- Related word(s): Veränderung, Wandel
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er konnte sie nicht bekehren, ihre Meinung zu ändern.
- Sie versuchte, ihn zu bekehren, gesünder zu leben.
- Die Diskussion half ihm, seine Ansichten zu bekehren.