Proselytize

//ˈpɹɑ.sə.lɪ.taɪz// verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    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

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

  2. 2
    convert to another faith or religion wordnet
  3. 3
    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. ambitransitive, broadly
  4. 4
    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. ambitransitive, broadly

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

Etymology

From proselyte + -ize.

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