missionize

[mish-uh-nahyz]

verb (used without object), mis·sion·ized, mis·sion·iz·ing.

to conduct missionary work.

verb (used with object), mis·sion·ized, mis·sion·iz·ing.

to conduct missionary work in or among.

Also especially British, mis·sion·ise.

Origin of missionize

First recorded in 1820–30; mission + -ize

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Historical Examples of missionize

This was the last attempt made by the Spaniards to missionize the Yumas.
The Old Franciscan Missions Of California
George Wharton James