proselytize

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To advertise one’s religious beliefs

   To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.

   • One of these [people] whom they endeavour to proselytize.
   • “I am not sent here to proselytize. My church is not in that business.”
   • Counterterrorism officials believe bin Laden has set up cells to proselytize the large Middle East expatriate population living in the area.
2. 2

   To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific)…

   To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.

   • He has strong political views, and an annoying habit of proselytizing at parties.
   • Previously I promised not to proselytize miserism, but now I want to renege a little on that promise. If your family income is anywhere near average, you can scrimp and save and cut back for maybe two to four years […]

The neighborhood

• neighborproselyte
• neighborproselytism