To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.
To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
To coerce into religious conversion.
To put mental pressure on; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity.
To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.
To present in an urgent manner; to insist upon.
To press onward or forward.
To be pressing in argument; to insist; to persist.
To provoke; to exasperate.
To press hard upon; to follow closely.
A strong desire; an itch to do something.