Proselytize Definition

prŏsə-lĭ-tīz
proselytized, proselytizes, proselytizing
verb
proselytized, proselytizes, proselytizing
To try to convert (a person), especially to one's religion.
Webster's New World
To persuade to do or join something, especially by offering an inducement.
Webster's New World
To attempt to persuade someone to join one's own political party or to espouse one's doctrine.
American Heritage
To convert (a person) from one belief, doctrine, cause, or faith to another.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • proselytise

Origin of Proselytize

Proselytize Sentence Examples

  • The preacher sent out his congregation toproselytize to the community.

  • Do you have an argument strong enough to proselytize someone to believe you?

  • Those who form this cabal operate in a network of shadowy organizations that proselytize the demise of western democracy.

  • It was originally so used of converts to Judaism, but any one who sets out to convert others to his own opinions is said to " proselytize."

  • This step aroused grave discontent in the electorate, and, quickly abandoning his attempts to proselytize, the elector practically conceded religious liberty to his subjects.

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Words Starting With

PPRPRO

Words Ending With

EZEIZE

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