proselytize

Verb

convert to another faith or religion
To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
To coerce into religious conversion.
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.
It is illegal to proselytize [children] in some countries

Origin / Etymology

From proselyte + -ize.

Synonyms

proselytise, advocate, back, convert, endorse, evangelize, peddle, recruit

Scrabble Score: 25

proselytize: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
proselytize: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
proselytize: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 26

proselytize: valid Words With Friends Word