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evangelize v. t. (past & past part. evangelized; pres. part. evangelizing)

To instruct in the gospel; to preach the gospel to; to convert to Christianity; as, to evangelize the world. "His apostles whom he sends To evangelize the nations."

Hence: (metaphorical) To preach and attempt to convert (people) to one's firmly held belief.

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Etymology of 'Evangelize'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Evangelize" Quotes from Famous Books

... derived from friendship and commerce with the Spaniards was more to the taste of Daifusama than what he had heard concerning their religion." However, the religious writes that freedom is given to evangelize throughout Japan, although the only concession given is that the religious could establish a house at their trading station. In October of 1600 news reaches Manila of the coming and depredations of Oliver van Noordt's two vessels. The description of the preparations, ...

— History of the Philippine Islands Vols 1 and 2 • Antonio de Morga

... the knowledge of Jesus Christ. They strongly yearned to spread their saving Gospel to the Heathen Islands all around. Amid prayers and strong cryings to God they, like the Church at Antioch, designated two of their leading men to go as Native Teachers and evangelize Aniwa, viz. Navalak and Nemeyan; whilst others went forth to Fotuna, Tanna, and Erromanga, as opportunity arose. Namakei, the principal Chief of Aniwa, had promised to protect and be kind to them. But as time went on, it was discovered that the Teachers belonged to the Tribe on Aneityum, and one ...

— The Story of John G. Paton - Or Thirty Years Among South Sea Cannibals • James Paton

Words linked to "Evangelize" : evangelise, evangelism