Proselytize (verb)

1. To attempt to convert or recruit someone to a particular religion, belief, or cause.
2. To persuade or convert someone to a particular belief or course of action.

Origin:

From french prosélytisme, from latin proselitus "newcomer", from pro- "forth" + seligere "to choose".

Examples:

1. The religious group was accused of proselytizing at the university.
2. The salesman was trying to proselytize me into buying his product.
3. He was proselytized into joining the cult.
4. The company was proselytizing their new product to potential customers.
5. She was trying to proselytize me into her way of thinking.