1. convent - Noun
2. convent - Verb
3. Convent - Proper noun
An association or community of recluses devoted to a religious life; a body of monks or nuns.
A house occupied by a community of religious recluses; a monastery or nunnery.
To meet together; to concur.
To be convenient; to serve.
To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA larger convent and chapel is needed to meet the needs of their rapidly growing religious community. Source: Internet
After failing to convent the Yao in Magomero in 1861, the Scottish decided to send another group of missionaries. Source: Internet
After she exits, Eboli curses the fatal pride that her beauty has bestowed on her, chooses the convent over exile and resolves to try and save Carlos from the Inquisition (Aria: "O don fatal" / "O don fatale"). Source: Internet
A messenger arrives and reports that Manrico's allies have taken Castle Castellor, which Manrico is ordered to hold in the name of his prince: and also that Leonora, who believes Manrico dead, is about to enter a convent and take the veil that night. Source: Internet
After she persisted with her vocation, entering a convent, he remained celibate for the rest of his life. Source: Internet
After Bourgeois left the position to join a convent in 1944, Matisse sometimes contacted her to request that she model for him. Source: Internet