verb
proselytize
Proselytize (verb) means to try to persuade someone to adopt your religion.
verb
1
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."
— Douglas Waller, A Terror Threat From The South (2001)
"“I am not sent here to proselytize. My church is not in that business.”"
— Ralph Connor (1909)
2
To force someone to change their religion.
3
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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What is the meaning of proselytize?
"proselytize" (verb) means to try to persuade someone to adopt your religion.
What is another word for proselytize?
Other words for "proselytize" include convert, proselytise, endorse, advocate, peddle, back.
What are the different meanings of proselytize?
"proselytize" has 3 main meanings: 1. To try to persuade someone to adopt your religion; 2. To force someone to change their religion; 3. To try to win people over to a belief, cause, lifestyle or organisation that has nothing to do with religion.
