proselytize
Collocations
4ADJ.
large
VERB + PROSELYTIZE
boxes, sent
PROSELYTIZE + NOUN
church, ideas, middle, religion
PREP.
about, up
Definitions
verb
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.”
To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
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 […]
Thesaurus
Synonyms
verb — convert to another faith or religion
- proselytise
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6One of these [people] whom they endeavour to proselytize.
Wiktionary“I am not sent here to proselytize. My church is not in that business.”
WiktionaryCounterterrorism officials believe bin Laden has set up cells to proselytize the large Middle East expatriate population living in the area.
WiktionaryDavis wanted to share his concept and proselytize his ideas.
Tatoeba · #2415722Muslims proselytize.
Tatoeba · #10120387You proselytize about your religion as if it were still the Middle Ages.
Tatoeba · #10719294