proselytes 1 of 2

plural of proselyte
as in recruits
a person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect an adult proselyte who had only recently been baptized

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proselytes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of proselyte
as in converts
to persuade to change to one's religious faith she's been trying to proselyte everyone in the office ever since she joined that church

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  • Some newcomers have become key players, while others have made minimal contributions.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
    Eric Henderson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Proselytes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proselytes. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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