proselyte
noun
a person who has changed from one opinion, religious belief, sect, or the like, to another; convert.
proselytes
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present tense formof proselyte (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Some of the recent FDE proselytes, like OpenAI and Anthropic, have raised mind-boggling sums of money on the promise of a technology powerful enough to reshape the entire economy.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 4, 2026
He’s converting new proselytes to the religion of live theater day after day.
From Slate ● Nov. 24, 2015
Still, proselytes often find that being Paleo quickly becomes a round-the-clock duty.
From New York Times ● Sep. 19, 2014
For new converts like Mr. Kagodo, the values of the young proselytes are as compelling as any set of religious beliefs.
From New York Times ● Apr. 13, 2012
On the arrival of Smith in Kirtland, he appeared astonished at the wild enthusiasm and scalping performances, of his proselytes there, as heretofore related.
From Gleanings by the Way by John A. Clark
