proselytize

1. (ambitransitive, broadly) To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.Examples: "One of these [people] whom they endeavour to proselytize."; "“I am not sent here to proselytize. My church is not in that business.”"; "Counterterrorism officials believe bin Laden has set up cells to proselytize the large Middle East expatriate population living in the area."Synonyms: evangelize, convertambitransitivebroadly

2. (ambitransitive, broadly) To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.Synonyms: evangelize, convert, convertambitransitivebroadly

3. (by extension, ambitransitive) To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.Examples: "He has strong political views, and an annoying habit of proselytizing at parties."; "Previously I promised not to proselytize miserism, but now I want to renege a little on that promise. If your family income is anywhere near average, you can scrimp and save and cut back for maybe two to four years […]"Synonyms: advocate, back, endorse, peddle, recruitambitransitivebroadly