evangelize

verb

evan·​ge·​lize i-ˈvan-jə-ˌlīz How to pronounce evangelize (audio)
evangelized; evangelizing

transitive verb

1
: to preach the gospel to
2
: to convert to Christianity

intransitive verb

: to preach the gospel
evangelization noun
evangelizer noun

Examples of evangelize in a Sentence

The missionaries set out to evangelize the world. They were evangelizing about the importance of saving energy.
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The comedian, presenter, and movie star has reinvented himself as a Christian convert who evangelizes about free speech and free thinking. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025 The middle line of leadership is in the trenches working the day-to-day and has the greatest opportunity to evangelize the future state vision to drive productive change. Laurie Waligurski, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Partnering with industry insiders who can evangelize your product can be invaluable. Ram Nikhil Dodda, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 The middle line of leadership is in the trenches working the day-to-day and has the greatest opportunity to evangelize the future state vision to drive productive change. Laurie Waligurski, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for evangelize

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of evangelize was in the 14th century

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“Evangelize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evangelize. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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