PROSELYTIZE (Verb)

Meaning- 1) to urge others to join or to convert to a particular religion.

                        2) to convert someone to join or to accept a particular political party or political philosophy.

Mnemonic trick- The word proselytize contains word ‘prose’. ‘prose’ sounds similar to force. We have heard a number of proses in which proselytizers forced Hindus to accept Islam. Therefore, proselytize means to urge others to join or to convert to a particular religion.

Synonym- CONVERT

Uses-

•          There are some religious denominations that expect their members to proselytize other people into joining their congregations.
•          A good orator can easily proselytize a group of people into joining his terrorist organization.