英语词汇“proselytize”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

To proselytize is to try to persuade someone to switch to your religious beliefs or your way of living. If you are going to proselytize, try not to be too pushy!

The word proselytize can specifically refer to religious evangelism, as in: "Proselytizing is a fundamental component of Mormonism." Proselytize, however, can also be used for any situation when people are trying to convince others to try something or to join something. TV ads proselytize about the pleasures of life with mouthwash, friends proselytize about how great their favorite video games are, and moms proselytize about the benefits of eating vegetables.

WORD FAMILY

proselytize: proselytized, proselytizes, proselytizing+/proselyte: proselytes, proselytise, proselytize/proselytise: proselytised, proselytising

USAGE EXAMPLES

Rather than proselytize, Mr. Adams prefers to teach by example, introducing people to healthy foods and providing helpful information.

New York Times(Jan 02, 2017)

He told NBC in a statement that he does not “proselytize my own viewpoints in the classroom or disparage any child’s personal faith.”

Washington Times(Dec 20, 2016)

Childhood friends described el-Goarany as a studious history buff who practiced Islam but never proselytized.

Seattle Times(Dec 13, 2016)

v convert to another faith or religion

Syn|Hyper

proselytise

convert

cause to adopt a new or different faith

单词	proselytize
释义	proselytize (once / 16462 pages) v To proselytize is to try to persuade someone to switch to your religious beliefs or your way of living. If you are going to proselytize, try not to be too pushy! The word proselytize can specifically refer to religious evangelism, as in: "Proselytizing is a fundamental component of Mormonism." Proselytize, however, can also be used for any situation when people are trying to convince others to try something or to join something. TV ads proselytize about the pleasures of life with mouthwash, friends proselytize about how great their favorite video games are, and moms proselytize about the benefits of eating vegetables. WORD FAMILY proselytize: proselytized, proselytizes, proselytizing+/proselyte: proselytes, proselytise, proselytize/proselytise: proselytised, proselytising USAGE EXAMPLES Rather than proselytize, Mr. Adams prefers to teach by example, introducing people to healthy foods and providing helpful information. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) He told NBC in a statement that he does not “proselytize my own viewpoints in the classroom or disparage any child’s personal faith.” Washington Times(Dec 20, 2016) Childhood friends described el-Goarany as a studious history buff who practiced Islam but never proselytized. Seattle Times(Dec 13, 2016) v convert to another faith or religion Syn\|Hyper proselytise convert cause to adopt a new or different faith
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