proselytize — to convert or attempt to convert someone from one religion, belief, or opinion to another
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to convert or attempt to convert someone from one religion, belief, or opinion to another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːsəlaɪtaɪz/
Korean meaning: 개종시키다, 전향시키다, 신념을 바꾸게 하다
Korean pronunciation: **프라**설라이타이즈
Example Sentences
- My neighbor keeps trying to proselytize me with pamphlets about his UFO cult.
- The gym trainer seemed more interested in proselytizing about veganism than teaching proper form.
- She refused to proselytize, believing that people should find their own path to spirituality.
proselytize
VERB//ˈprɑːsəlaɪtaɪz//
to convert or attempt to convert someone from one religion, belief, or opinion to another
a enthusiastic missionary holds an open religious book while speaking passionately to a curious passerby. The missionary gestures toward the book's pages with animated expressions and pointing motions. The listener's face shows growing interest as they lean in closer to hear more. Their body language shifts from casual walking to engaged standing and nodding. Other park visitors in the background notice the intense conversation taking place. Some people gather nearby while others walk past observing the interaction. someone attempting to convert another person from one belief system to another
Pros sell ties to convert everyone - aggressively persuasive proselytizing!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'prosēlytos' meaning 'newcomer' or 'convert,' originally referring to gentiles who converted to Judaism. The word later expanded to mean any religious conversion activity.
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📝Examples
“My neighbor keeps trying to proselytize me with pamphlets about his UFO cult.”
“The gym trainer seemed more interested in proselytizing about veganism than teaching proper form.”
“She refused to proselytize, believing that people should find their own path to spirituality.”
“The company seemed to proselytize its corporate culture to new employees with almost religious fervor.”
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