Definitions

proselytize

[pros-uh-li-tahyz] / ˈprɒs ə lɪˌtaɪz /

VERB

convert, espouse

Synonyms

STRONG

accept adopt advocate approve convince defend embrace persuade sway uphold

WEAK

alter conviction be born again cause to adopt change belief get into stand behind

Antonyms

STRONG

attack deny disagree disallow leave alone oppose refuse reject renounce repudiate

Example Sentences

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The result of all this history is the echo that still persists in the contemporary views of human-rights organizations, with their definitions of religious freedom as centered around the freedom to proselytize.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

While I don’t mean to proselytize to those who would rather stay home than go to the movie theater — alright, I do just a little bit — there is nothing like the theatrical experience.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

“There’s no proselytizing because our church doesn’t proselytize or try to convert anyone — they just talk.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2023

I’m not here to proselytize, but if you have a hankering to join in on the photo fun, tools like Wikishootme show you nearby landmarks that need photos.

From Slate • Oct. 5, 2023

Our policy was to be friendly, to take an interest, to compliment them on their achievements, but not to proselytize.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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