Proselytise vs. Proselytize

convert to another faith or religion

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

Example: ‘It is illegal to proselytize [children] in some countries’;

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.

Example: ‘He has the annoying habit of proselytizing [his political views] at parties.’;

To convert to some religion, system, opinion, or the like; to bring, or cause to come, over; to proselyte.

Example: ‘One of those whom they endeavor to proselytize.’;

To make converts or proselytes.

convert to another faith or religion