evangelize
/ɪˈvænd͡ʒəlaɪz/
evangelize
English
Verb
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Definition
To tell people about (a particular branch of) Christianity, especially in order to convert them; to preach the gospel to.
Etymology
From Old French évangéliser, equivalent to evangel + -ize, from Late Latin evangelizare, from Ancient Greek εὐαγγελίζω (euangelízō). Displaced native Old English godspellian (literally “to gospel”).
Example Sentences
- "his Apoſtles, whom he ſends To evangelize the Nations"
- "[…] nor is it the task of the Muslim to "evangelize" the unbelieving world."
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