PROSELYTIZE

proselytize, proselytise

(verb) convert to another faith or religion

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Verb

proselytize (third-person singular simple present proselytizes, present participle proselytizing, simple past and past participle proselytized)

(ambitransitive) To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.

Synonyms: evangelize, convert

(by extension, ambitransitive) 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.

Synonyms: advocate, back, endorse, peddle, recruit

Source: Wiktionary

Pros"e*ly*tize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. proselytized; p. pr. & vb. n. Proselytizing.]

Definition: To convert to some religion, system, opinion, or the like; to bring, or cause to come, over; to proselyte. One of those whom they endeavor to proselytize. Burke.

Pros"e*ly*tize, v. i.

Definition: To make converts or proselytes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition