as in to convert
to persuade to change to one's religious faith
the efforts of early missionaries to proselytize the Native Americans of Minnesota were largely unproductive
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Recent Examples of proselytize
But her proselytizing about contraception and her work with prostitutes made even her friends uncomfortable.
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Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025
This latest movie from Angel Studios demonstrates that the distributor’s interest in releasing films that veer away from proselytizing is paying off artistically.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
However, the state's Supreme Court ruled that Catholic Charities' work is not primarily religious because the organization employs people who aren't Catholic and doesn't proselytize.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
However, since the state unveiled the materials this summer, educators, parents and advocacy groups have raised alarm about the inclusion of Bible stories over concerns the materials verge on proselytizing.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
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Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025
This latest movie from Angel Studios demonstrates that the distributor’s interest in releasing films that veer away from proselytizing is paying off artistically.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
However, the state's Supreme Court ruled that Catholic Charities' work is not primarily religious because the organization employs people who aren't Catholic and doesn't proselytize.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
However, since the state unveiled the materials this summer, educators, parents and advocacy groups have raised alarm about the inclusion of Bible stories over concerns the materials verge on proselytizing.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proselytize
convert
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According to Academy rules, this converts the category into a juried award.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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Nearby Experiences Off-property, a 10-minute drive away, check into Havn, a WWII-era barge converted into a wellness spa docked in Victoria’s Inner Harbour.—
Katie Nanton,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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“Proselytize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proselytize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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