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- DictionaryE·van·ge·lize/əˈvanjəˌlīz/
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- 1. convert or seek to convert (someone) to Christianity: "some small groups have been evangelized by Protestant missionaries"
To evangelize is to share religious beliefs, especially Christian ones, with other people. Preachers and ministers evangelize from the pulpit in their churches every Sunday. Certain Christians believe that it's important to evangelize to others — to preach the gospel and convey what they believe.
Evangelize definition: to preach the gospel to.. See examples of EVANGELIZE used in a sentence.
1. (Protestantism) to preach the Christian gospel or a particular interpretation of it (to) 2. ( intr) to advocate a cause with the object of making converts. eˌvangeliˈzation, eˌvangeliˈsation n. eˈvangeˌlizer, eˈvangeˌliser n.
evangelize (somebody/something) to try to persuade people to become Christians. The area was originally evangelized by French missionaries. The Church has a mission to evangelize and spread the faith.
Britannica Dictionary definition of EVANGELIZE. : to try to convert (a group or area) to a different religion (especially Christianity) [+ object] The missionaries set out to evangelize the world. — often used figuratively. They evangelized their neighbors about the importance of saving energy. [no object]
2 days ago · 1. to preach the gospel to. 2. to convert to Christianity. verb intransitive. 3. to preach the gospel. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved. Derived forms. evangelization (eˌvangeliˈzation) noun. Word origin.
to try to persuade people to become Christians. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English. See evangelize in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: evangelize.
