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proselytize

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–verb (used with object), verb (used without object),-ized, -iz·ing.

to convert or attempt to convert as a proselyte; recruit.

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Also, especially British, pros·e·lyt·ise.

Origin:
1670–80; proselyte + -ize

—Related forms

pros·e·lyt·is·tic

[pros-uh-li-tis-tik, -lahy-]

, adjective

pros·e·lyt·i·za·tion, noun

pros·e·lyt·iz·er, noun

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proselytize or proselytise (ˈprɒsɪlɪˌtaɪz)

—vb
	to convert (someone) from one religious faith to another

proselytise or proselytise

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proselyti'zation or proselytise

—n

proselyti'sation or proselytise

—n

'proselytizer or proselytise

—n

'proselytiser or proselytise

—n

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Word Origin & History

proselytize

1670s, "to make proselytes," from proselyte.

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