PROSELYTIZES Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

proselytizes

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present tense third-person singular of proselytize

as in converts

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 proselytizes Opponents have argued that hanging the Ten Commandments in classrooms proselytizes to students and amounts to religious indoctrination by the government. — ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026

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converts

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The process converts solid rock directly into vapor, allowing drilling to continue into geological formations that are too hot and abrasive for traditional equipment.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Enjoy the rest of the summer on the water with this 2-in-1 package that includes an inflatable paddle board that converts to a kayak in seconds.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

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