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proselytising

/ˈprɒs.ə.lɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/

/ˈprɑː.sə.lɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/

Translations

proselytisingnoun

/ˈprɒs.ɪ.lɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/

/ˈprɑː.sə.lɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning ‘the act of proselytising’.

proselytisinggerund / present participle

/ˈprɒs.ə.lɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/

/ˈprɑː.sə.lɪˌtaɪ.zɪŋ/

Used adjectivally as the present participle of the verb ‘proselytise’.

прозелитический

His proselytising efforts were met with resistance.

Его прозелитические усилия встретили сопротивление.

Synonyms

proselytiseverb

proselytising

Gerund

proselytised

Past Simple

proselytised

Past Participle

proselytising

Gerund

/ˈprɒs.ə.lɪ.taɪz/

/ˈprɑː.sə.lɪ.taɪz/

обращать в свою веру

He tried to proselytise his friends to his new religion.

Он пытался обращать своих друзей в свою новую веру.

Additional translations

Synonyms

win over

Definitions

proselytisingnoun

The act or practice of trying to convert people to another religion, belief, or opinion.

Her relentless proselytising eventually alienated some of her friends.

proselytisinggerund / present participle

Given to or characterized by attempting to convert others to a different religion, belief, or opinion.

The proselytising preacher spoke passionately at every street corner.

proselytiseverb

To convert or attempt to convert someone from one religion, belief, or opinion to another.

The missionaries traveled to remote villages to proselytise the local population.

To advocate or promote a belief or course of action.

She often proselytises about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle to her friends.