GRE Word List
PROSELYTIZE
(induce someone to) convert to a religion or belief; N. proselyte: new convert to a doctrine or religion
The meaning of the word proselytize is (induce someone to) convert to a religion or belief; N. proselyte: new convert to a doctrine or religion.
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