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   pros·e·lyt·ize

   /ˈpräs(ə)ləˌtīz/

   verb

   • 1. convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another: "the program did have a tremendous evangelical effect, proselytizing many" Similar evangelizeconvertseek/make convertsbring to God/Christbring into the foldspread the gospel/word (to)propagandizepreach (to)win overrecruitbrainwash
   • ▪ advocate or promote (a belief or course of action): "Davis wanted to share his concept and proselytize his ideas" Similar promotepresentspreadproclaimpeddlepropoundpreachbackurgesuggestsupportadvocateendorsechampionsponsorespouseadvancefurtherassistaidhelpcontribute tofosterboost

   Derivatives

   • 1. proselytization noun
   • 2. proselytizer noun

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