verb

proselytize

Proselytize (verb) means to advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.

verb

To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.

To coerce into religious conversion.

To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.

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What is the meaning of proselytize?

"proselytize" (verb) means to advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.

What are the different meanings of proselytize?

"proselytize" has 3 main meanings: 1. To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so; 2. To coerce into religious conversion; 3. To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.