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.

   It is illegal to proselytize [children] in some countries

   bekehren, missionieren, seinen Glauben predigen

   обраща́ть в свою веруobraščátʹ

   convert to another faith or religion

2. To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.

   (ambitransitive, broadly)To coerce into religious conversion.

3. (ambitransitive, broadly)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.

   He has strong political views, and an annoying habit of proselytizing at parties.

   bekehren, überzeugen, (Anhänger) gewinnenals

   завлека́тьzavlekátʹ

1. Davis wanted to share his concept and proselytize his ideas.

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2. Jews refrain from proselytizing and even discourage others from converting.

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3. Jews refrain from proselytizing and even discourage those who wish to convert.

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4. Proselytizing your religion killed hundreds of beautiful native religions.

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5. Judaism isn't a proselytizing religion.

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