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Term: Proseletise

Description:

Proseletise is a verb that means to convert or attempt to convert someone to a different religious or political belief through persuasion or impassioned argument.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

(Religious Conversion)

• Part of Speech: Verb
• Definition: To try to convince someone to adopt a different religious belief.
• Example Sentence 1: The missionary dedicated his life to proseletise the indigenous tribe to Christianity.
• Example Sentence 2: She was known for her ability to proseletise to people of various faiths.

Sense 2:

(Political Conversion)

• Part of Speech: Verb
• Definition: To persuade someone to change their political affiliation or ideology.
• Example Sentence 1: The politician proseletised his opponents, hoping to gain supporters for his party.
• Example Sentence 2: She tried to proseletise her friends into supporting her preferred candidate.

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