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proselytize

[ pros-uh-li-tahyz ]

verb (used with or without object)

, pros·e·lyt·ized, pros·e·lyt·iz·ing.
  1. to convert or attempt to convert as a proselyte; recruit to a religion or other belief system.


proselytize

/ ˈprɒsɪlɪˌtaɪz /

verb

  1. to convert (someone) from one religious faith to another


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Derived Forms

  • ˌproselytiˈzation, noun
  • ˈproselytˌizer, noun

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Other Words From

  • pros·e·lyt·is·tic [pros-, uh, -li-, tis, -tik, -lahy-], adjective
  • pros·e·lyt·i·za·tion [pros-, uh, -l, uh, -tahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n], noun
  • pros·e·lyt·iz·er noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of proselytize1

First recorded in 1670–80; proselyte + -ize

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