as in to preach
to try to convert (a group or area) to a different religion (especially Christianity)
The missionaries set out to evangelize the world.
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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evangelize
preach
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Erdogan, who has set a record in suppressing the freedoms and rights of his citizens, as well as his country's opposition, dares to preach to others.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Udoka has preached discipline, accountability and respect, demanding his players adhere to a team concept, and has seen a unified response almost immediately.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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“Evangelize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evangelize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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