pros·e·ly·tize also Brit pros·e·ly·tise 
/ˈprɑ:sələˌtaɪz/ verb
pros·e·ly·tiz·es; pros·e·ly·tized; pros·e·ly·tiz·ing /ˈprɑ:sələˌtaɪz/ verb formal + often disapproving : to try to persuade people to join a religion, cause, or group [no obj] ▪ He uses his position to proselytize for the causes that he supports. [+ obj] ▪ proselytize a faith/religion
