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Proselytize
//ˈpɹɑ.sə.lɪ.taɪz// verb
Definitions
Verb
- 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 convert to another faith or religion wordnet
- 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 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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