evangelize
to preach the gospel to.
to convert to Christianity.
to preach the gospel; act as an evangelist.
Origin of evangelize
1- Also especially British, e·van·ge·lise .
Other words from evangelize
- e·van·ge·li·za·tion, noun
- e·van·ge·liz·er, noun
- un·e·van·ge·lized, adjective
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How to use evangelize in a sentence
From Quebec came forth nearly all the missionaries who evangelized the west and north-west.
The Bastonnais | John LesperanceMany think that Japan is largely evangelized, but one fact will make it clear that this is an erroneous idea.
The Call of the World | W. E. DoughtyThis includes the portion of the world now being evangelized by American missionaries on the field.
The Call of the World | W. E. DoughtyWhen you say 'evangelized,' you do not translate, but feign a new word, which is not understood of mere English ears.
Early Theories of Translation | Flora Ross AmosWe have now to record the obituary of the only Irish martyr who suffered for the faith while Ireland was being evangelized.
An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 | Mary Frances Cusack
British Dictionary definitions for evangelize
evangelise
/ (ɪˈvændʒɪˌlaɪz) /
to preach the Christian gospel or a particular interpretation of it (to)
(intr) to advocate a cause with the object of making converts
Derived forms of evangelize
- evangelization or evangelisation, noun
- evangelizer or evangeliser, noun
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