Proselytise (Verb)
Meaning
Convert to another faith or religion.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The missionary attempted to proselytise the isolated tribe and convert them to Christianity.
- She felt uncomfortable when strangers would try to proselytise her on the street corner.
- His efforts to proselytise the village were met with suspicion by the local authorities.
- Many Buddhist monks travel the world to proselytise and share their wisdom with others.
- Some evangelists will stop at nothing to proselytise and add new members to their faith.