proselytize

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree English proselyte Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English proselytize From proselyte + -ize.

1. 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.””

2. To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
3. 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 […]”