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

Derived Forms

• ˌproselytiˈzation, noun
• ˈproselytˌizer, noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of proselytize¹

First recorded in 1670–80; proselyte + -ize

Example Sentences

I was born into a family that didn’t discuss politics at all, only religion, and only in the context of our own denominations of Christianity and proselytizing.

From Salon

My attraction to being on the road — would “proselytizing” be the right word for it? — comes from explaining a point of view that I come from and inviting people into it.

From Los Angeles Times

This one is credited to fitness influencer Dr. Paul Saladino, author of “The Carnivore Code,” who proselytizes the health benefits of eating animal organs.

From Los Angeles Times

They were proselytizing to us through their lifestyle.

From Salon

The beverage is a collaboration with fitness influencer Paul Saladino, who proselytizes the health benefits of eating animal organs.

From Los Angeles Times