evangelize

verb

evan·​ge·​lize i-ˈvan-jə-ˌlīz 

evangelized; evangelizing

transitive verb

1

: to preach the gospel to

2

: to convert to Christianity

intransitive verb

: to preach the gospel

evangelization

i-ˌvan-jə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Our Seek the City to Come initiative harnessed the wisdom of 6,000 voices that guided my decision to revitalize parishes as evangelizing missionary centers. —William E. Lori, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025

The two traveled to China to evangelize, but became severely ill. —Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025

Given that generative AI is a quickly evolving technology, AI product managers will be called on to evangelize the business benefits and bring stakeholders up to speed. —Forrester, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for evangelize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize