Proselytise

Word PROSELYTISE
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Definitions and meanings of "Proselytise"

What do we mean by proselytise?

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

(by extension) 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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The word "proselytise" in example sentences

Much less "proselytise" as Mrs Webb outrageously accuses her of. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Reconciling the need to proselytise, to entertain and to experiment was seldom easy, and with exceptions such as Mother (at home) and Battleship Potemkin (abroad), Soviet films never matched American movies at the box office. ❋ Unknown (2011)

He had never attended a Christian service, had thought of becoming a rabbi, was not dissatisfied with Judaism, and nobody had tried to proselytise him. ❋ Patrick Cockburn (2011)

To then proselytise about your own opinions is sheer arrogance. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"We're bringing together people from all walks of life who want to play a part in creating a happier society for everyone" – rather than recruiting from the narrowest demographic imaginable, in order to proselytise for misery. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The capacity of would-be "celebrity spree killers" to attract global publicity has been amplified by the emergence of digital communication technologies, allowing them to proselytise and self-publicise from the comfort of their own homes. ❋ Unknown (2011)

This new atheist venture is, in truth, a bid to proselytise an anti-God faith message to children: ❋ Unknown (2009)

Christians believe theirs is the only “true” religion and they proselytise at every opportunity, often being offensive to others (hardly kind or charitable or respectful). ❋ Unknown (2010)

It certainly wasn't because I'm attached to the 3D experience and wish to proselytise on its behalf. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Muddy's hard-edged electric blues inspired British blues fans like Alexis Korner and Cyril Davies to take up instruments and proselytise among the young. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The problems arise when followers of a religion are expected to proselytise, or if believers interpret the sacred texts of their faith to mean that they should act in a disapproving way towards others. ❋ Christine Burns (2009)

I don't get upset about this though I will happily proselytise for the game at the drop of a hat because I don't need everyone else to like it in order for me to like it too. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Of course there are all sorts of places where people proselytise, including my doorstep. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Religious institutions not only preach but also proselytise patriarchy, linking up with pockets of resistance to feminist change and legitimizing them. ❋ Unknown (2009)

At 2% and 3% they begin to proselytise from other ethnic minorities and disaffected groups with major recruiting from the jails and among street gangs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But Watt says "you can't proselytise but you can give gifts." ❋ Unknown (2009)

Further to Verity's response to Dave, Jews do not seek to proselytise in this country in any areas. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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