Proselytize

Synonyms: advance, advocate, aid, assist, back, boost, brainwash, bring into the fold, bring to God/Christ, champion, contribute to, convert, endorse, espouse, evangelize, foster, further, help, peddle, preach, preach to, present, proclaim, promote, propagandize, propound, recruit, seek/make converts, sponsor, spread, spread the gospel/word (to), suggest, support, urge, win over

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Proselytize

(verb) convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another; “I’m not here to proselytize”
(verb) advocate or promote (a belief or course of action); “Davis wanted to share his concept and proselytize his ideas”

Proselytize (प्रासलटाइज़ / प्रासलिटाइज़) meaning in Hindi (English to Hindi Dictionary)

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Proselytize Origin

1670s, “to make proselytes,” from proselyte + -ize. Related: Proselytized ; proselytizing.

Proselytize in a sentence (important vocabulary in recent newspaper)

It has been said that Mother Teresa was part of the missionary and her primary role here was to proselytize.
This includes a duty to proselytize to both non-Muslims and Muslims who have, in their view, ‘deviated’ from the ‘correct’ path”, she said.
‘Islamic televangelism’ is defined as: “The use of the television medium to proselytize the audience and viewers.
You cannot freely proselytize in Muslim countries.
Hindus didn’t have to go out and proselytize like the Christians, as if to prove our worth to our faith.

Mnemonic trick to remember the meaning of proselytize

proselytize = hypnotize

Proselytize pronunciation