English-Thai Dictionary

proselytize

VI เปลี่ยน ศาสนา  evangelize convert pian-sad-sa-na

 

proselytize

VT ทำให้ เปลี่ยน ศาสนา  ชักชวน ให้ เปลี่ยน ศาสนา  evangelize convert tam-hai-pian-sad-sa-na

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PROSELYTIZE

to make converts, or to convert, is not well authorized, or not in common use, and is wholly unnecessary.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

PROSELYTIZE

PROSELYTIZE Pros "e *ly *tize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. proselytized; p. pr. & vb. n.Proselytizing. ]

 

Defn: To convert to some religion, system, opinion, or the like; to bring, or cause to come, over; to proselyte. One of those whom they endeavor to proselytize. Burke.

 

PROSELYTIZE

PROSELYTIZE Pros "e *ly *tize, v. i.

 

Defn: To make converts or proselytes.

 

PROSELYTIZER

PROSELYTIZER Pros "e *ly *ti `zer, n.

 

Defn: One who proselytes.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

proselytize

pros e lyt ize |ˈpräsələˌtīz ˈprɑs (ə )ləˌtaɪz | ▶verb [ with obj. ] convert or attempt to convert (someone ) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another: the program did have a tremendous evangelical effect, proselytizing many | [ no obj. ] : proselytizing for converts | (as noun proselytizing ) : no amount of proselytizing was going to change their minds. • advocate or promote (a belief or course of action ): Davis wanted to share his concept and proselytize his ideas. DERIVATIVES pros e lyt iz er noun

 

Oxford Dictionary

proselytize

proselytize |ˈprɒsɪlɪtʌɪz |(also proselytise ) ▶verb [ with obj. ] convert or attempt to convert (someone ) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another: the programme did have a tremendous evangelical effect, proselytizing many | [ no obj. ] : proselytizing for converts | (as noun proselytizing ) : no amount of proselytizing was going to change their minds. • advocate or promote (a belief or course of action ): Davis wanted to share his concept and proselytize his ideas. DERIVATIVES proselytization noun, proselytizer noun

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

proselytize

proselytize verb 1 I'm not here to proselytize: evangelize, convert, save, redeem, win over, preach (to ), recruit, act as a missionary. 2 he wanted to proselytize his ideas: promote, advocate, champion, advance, further, spread, proclaim, peddle, preach, endorse, urge, recommend, boost.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

proselytize

proselytize verb 1 I'm not here to proselytize: evangelize, convert, seek /make converts, bring to God /Christ, bring into the fold, spread the gospel /word (to ), propagandize, preach (to ), win over, recruit; brainwash. 2 they are preoccupied with proselytizing a liberal view: promote, present, spread, proclaim, peddle, propound, preach, back, urge, suggest, support, advocate, endorse, champion, sponsor, espouse, advance, further, assist, aid, help, contribute to, foster, boost.

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

proselytize

pros e lyt ize /prɑ́s (ə )lətàɪz |prɔ́s -/動詞 ｟かたく ｠他動詞 〈人 〉を (強い態度で )改宗させる ; …の宗旨を変えさせる .自動詞 ｟まれ ｠〈人が 〉改宗する .pr ó s e lyt ì z er 名詞