proselytize Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb convert to another faith or religion
    proselytise.

WordNet


Pros"e*ly*tize transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle proselytized ; present participle & verbal noun Proselytizing
Definitions
  1. To convert to some religion, system, opinion, or the like; to bring, or cause to come, over; to proselyte.
    One of those whom they endeavor to proselytize. Burke.
Pros"e*ly*tize intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. To make converts or proselytes.

Webster 1913