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proselytize

Pronunciation: /ˈprɒsɪlɪtʌɪz/
(also proselytise)
Definition of proselytize

verb

[with object]
  • convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another:the programme did have a tremendous evangelical effect, proselytizing many [no object]:proselytizing for converts (as noun proselytizing)no amount of proselytizing was going to change their minds
  • advocate or promote (a belief or course of action):Davis wanted to share his concept and proselytize his ideas

Derivatives

proselytization

noun

proselytizer

noun

proselytize in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of proselytize in the US English dictionary
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