proselytize

UK /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ US /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lɪ.taɪz/
verb 3

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.

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

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

2

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

3

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

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 […]

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