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Synonyms of proselytize

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Another word for proselytize is convert. Other synonyms of proselytize are evangelize, advocate, back, endorse and peddle.

Synonyms and similar words for proselytize

verbTo advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement...

verbTo advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis...

Meaning of proselytize

  1. verb To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
  2. verb To coerce into religious conversion.
  3. 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.

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Questions about synonyms of proselytize

What is another word for proselytize?
Proselytize has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as convert, evangelize, advocate, back, endorse, peddle and recruit.
What does proselytize mean?
Proselytize means to advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.

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