proselytize

pros·e·lyt·ize

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pros-uh-li-tahyz]
- /ˈprɒs ə lɪˌtaɪz/
- /ˈprɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pros-uh-li-tahyz]
- /ˈprɒs ə lɪˌtaɪz/

Definitions of proselytize word

intransitive verb proselytize try to attract converts 1
verb proselytize If you proselytize, you try to persuade someone to share your beliefs, especially religious or political beliefs. 0
verb proselytize to convert (someone) from one religious faith to another 0
intransitive verb proselytize to try to convert (a person), especially to one's religion 0
intransitive verb proselytize to persuade to do or join something, especially by offering an inducement 0

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Origin of proselytize

First appearance:

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1670-80; proselyte + -ize

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Parts of speech for Proselytize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Proselytize

proselytize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for proselytize

verb proselytize

brainwash — If you brainwash someone, you force them to believe something by continually telling them that it is true, and preventing them from thinking about it properly.
call up — If you call someone up, you telephone them.
convert — If you convert a vehicle or piece of equipment, you change it so that it can use a different fuel.
fill up — a full supply; enough to satisfy want or desire: to eat one's fill.
make over — to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art.

All 7 Synonyms of proselytize