proselytize

6 synonyms for proselytize, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To try to persuade someone to adopt your religion.

Synonyms

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

back

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

convert endorse advocate

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

proselytise peddle

To try to persuade someone to adopt your religion.

“Counterterrorism officials believe bin Laden has set up cells to proselytize the large Middle East expatriate population living in the area.”

convert proselytise

To try to win people over to a belief, cause, lifestyle or organisation that has nothing to do with religion.

“He has strong political views, and an annoying habit of proselytizing at parties.”

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