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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.
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Also especially British, e·van·ge·lise .
Origin of evangelize
OTHER WORDS FROM evangelize
e·van·ge·li·za·tion, noune·van·ge·liz·er, nounun·e·van·ge·lized, adjectiveWords nearby evangelize
Evangeline, evangelism, evangelist, evangelistary, evangelistic, evangelize, evanish, Evans, Evanston, Evansville, evap.
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British Dictionary definitions for evangelize
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 forms of evangelize
evangelization or evangelisation, nounevangelizer or evangeliser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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