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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"
- 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
(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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