Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. (ambitransitive, broadly) To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
2. (by extension, ambitransitive) 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.

Example Sentences

It is illegal to proselytize [children] in some countries

One of these [people] whom they endeavour to proselytize.

“I am not sent here to proselytize. My church is not in that business.”

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

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

Previously I promised not to proselytize miserism, but now I want to renege a little on that promise. If your family income is anywhere near average, you can scrimp and save and cut back for maybe two to four years […]

Word Forms

• proselytizes
• proselytizing
• proselytized
• proselytise

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Use proselytize when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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