Proselytize

usgb/ˈprɑːsələtaɪz/
verb

To try to persuade someone to change their beliefs, often to your own.

The religious group was known to proselytize among local communities, hoping to convert them to their cause.
Visual representation of "proselytize" - To try to persuade someone to change their beliefs, often to your own.

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  • proselytize about
  • proselytize amongst
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Change of Belief

Proselytize refers to the act of persuading someone to adopt new beliefs, usually religious or political.

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Missionaries travel to proselytize their faith to new followers.
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Active Persuasion

It involves active efforts and strategies to convert someone's thinking, not just casual discussion.

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During the debate, he openly tried to proselytize his opponent's supporters.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware that proselytizing can be sensitive or offensive in some cultural contexts.

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She refrained from proselytizing her beliefs while visiting a country with a different dominant religion.
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