PROSELYTISE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word proselytise. (close relations)
Definition of PROSELYTISE
Best Alternative Words for PROSELYTISE
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| convert | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief verb • change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy • change the nature, purpose, or function of something • change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief • exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category • cause to adopt a new or different faith • score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone • make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something • exchange a penalty for a less severe one • change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change | ||||||||
| evangelize | verbv | |||||||
verb • preach the gospel (to) • spread the Christian faith | ||||||||
| recruit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a recently enlisted soldier • any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces) verb • register formally as a participant or member • seek to employ • cause to assemble or enlist in military | ||||||||
| indoctrinate | verbv | |||||||
verb • teach doctrines to; teach uncritically | ||||||||
| persuade | verbv | |||||||
verb • win approval or support for • cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm | ||||||||
| preach | verbv | |||||||
verb • deliver a sermon • speak, plead, or argue in favor of | ||||||||
| propagate | verbv | |||||||
verb • transmit from one generation to the next • travel through the air • transmit • become distributed or widespread • transmit or cause to broaden or spread • cause to become widely known • cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering • multiply sexually or asexually | ||||||||
| advocate | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea • a lawyer who pleads cases in court verb • push for something • speak, plead, or argue in favor of | ||||||||
| back | adverb, nounadv, n | |||||||
adjective • related to or located at the back noun • the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine • the side that goes last or is not normally seen • the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer • (football) a person who plays in the backfield • the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • the part of a garment that covers the back of your body • a support that you can lean against while sitting • (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage adverb • in or to or toward a former location • at or to or toward the back or rear • in or to or toward an original condition • in or to or toward a past time • in reply • in repayment or retaliation adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal • of an earlier date verb • be behind; approve of • travel backward • give support or one's approval to • cause to travel backward • support financial backing for • be in back of • place a bet on • shift to a counterclockwise direction • establish as valid or genuine • strengthen by providing with a back or backing | ||||||||
| endorse | verbv | |||||||
verb • be behind; approve of • give support or one's approval to • guarantee as meeting a certain standard • sign as evidence of legal transfer | ||||||||
| peddle | verbv | |||||||
verb • sell or offer for sale from place to place | ||||||||
| proselytize | verbv | |||||||
verb • convert to another faith or religion | ||||||||
