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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This approach also tends to generate better referrals and references because customers who feel truly partnered with are more likely to evangelize the vendor that put them in a position to win. Harold Bell, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 Fitting to Apple Music’s continued push to evangelize spatial audio on the platform, the studio also has a spatial audio mixing room on site. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025 In its place, a narrative of decay has taken hold, evangelized by critics such as Gioia. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 May 2025 Direct sales teams will evangelize to the largest enterprises. Calum Chace, Forbes.com, 14 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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