missionize

[mish-uh-nahyz]

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

to conduct missionary work.

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

to conduct missionary work in or among.

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Also especially British, mis·sion·ise.

Origin of missionize

First recorded in 1820–30; mission + -ize

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Historical Examples

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