proselyte
noun
a person who has changed from one opinion, religious belief, sect, or the like, to another; convert.
proselyting
-
present participleof proselyte.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
At the same time, church representatives canvass likely Northern communities to check on the availability of jobs and housing and the outlook for proselyting.
From Time Magazine Archive
How can the Catholic Church best use radio as a tool in proselyting?
From Time Magazine Archive
For the last two years we have endeavored to bring our proselyting activities out from under the table.
From Time Magazine Archive
Meanwhile the Unitarian Association conducted its own investigation, exonerated Fritchman of using his position for "proselyting in behalf of the Communist Party cause."
From Time Magazine Archive
"Don't start proselyting to-day. To-day's going to be bad enough as it is."
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
