proselytize
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.
- (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.
- (ambitransitive, broadly) 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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Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɹɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/
Etymology
From proselyte + -ize.
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