evangelize
[ ih-van-juh-lahyz ]
/ ɪˈvæn dʒəˌlaɪz /
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verb (used with object), e·van·ge·lized, e·van·ge·liz·ing.
to preach the gospel to.
to convert to Christianity.
verb (used without object), e·van·ge·lized, e·van·ge·liz·ing.
to preach the gospel; act as an evangelist.
Nearby words
evangeline, evangelism, evangelist, evangelistary, evangelistic, evangelize, evanish, evans, evans blue, evans, dame edith, evans, mary ann
Also especially British, e·van·ge·lise.
Origin of evangelize
Related formse·van·ge·li·za·tion, noune·van·ge·liz·er, nounun·e·van·ge·lized, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for evangelise
evangelize
evangelise
/ (ɪˈvændʒɪˌlaɪz) /
verb
to preach the Christian gospel or a particular interpretation of it (to)
(intr) to advocate a cause with the object of making converts
Derived Formsevangelization or evangelisation, nounevangelizer or evangeliser, noun
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Word Origin and History for evangelise
evangelize
late 14c., from Old French evangeliser "to spread or preach the Gospel," and directly from Medieval Latin or Late Latin evangelizare, from Greek euangelizesthai (see evangelist). Related: Evangelized; evangelizing; evangelization.
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