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Proselytize

/ˈpɹɑ.zə.lə.taɪz/

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

📖 Definitions of "Proselytize"

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.

    "It is illegal to proselytize [children] in some countries"

  2. 2

    (by extension) 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.

    "He has the annoying habit of proselytizing [his political views] at parties."

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