Past tense of proselytize
regular verb
The past tense of proselytize is proselytized. The past participle is also proselytized.
Forms of proselytize
| Base form (V1) | proselytize /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | proselytized |
| Past participle (V3) | proselytized |
| Present participle | proselytizing |
| Third person singular | proselytizes |
Meaning of proselytize
- verb To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
- verb To coerce into religious conversion.
- verb 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.
Questions about the past tense of proselytize
- What is the past tense of proselytize?
- The past tense of proselytize is proselytized.
- What is the past participle of proselytize?
- The past participle of proselytize is proselytized.
- Is proselytize a regular or irregular verb?
- Proselytize is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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