Definition of proselytize Proselytize

/pɹɑˈsʌlʌtajˌz/ - [prasulutayz] - pros•e•lyt•ize

We found 6 definitions of proselytize from 4 different sources.

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British English

proselytise - /pɹˈɒslɪtˌa‍ɪz/

American English

proselytize - /pɹɑˈsʌlʌtajˌz/

What does proselytize mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

proselytizes, proselytizing, proselytized  

proselytize - convert to another faith or religion
  proselytise
  convert change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change; "The substance converts to an acid"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • proselytize (v. t.)
    To convert to some religion, system, opinion, or the like; to bring, or cause to come, over; to proselyte.
  • proselytize (v. i.)
    To make converts or proselytes.

Part of speech

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  • proselytize, verb, present, 1st person singular of proselytize (infinitive).
  • proselytize, verb (infinitive).

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