evangelize

verb

Definition of evangelizenext
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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Recent Examples of evangelize Technology leaders who have taken the podium as graduation speakers of late may have figured out AI evangelizing isn’t polling well with young professionals, and tweaked their messaging accordingly. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 June 2026 Christian audiences, both sizable and primed to evangelize to others, are in some ways an ideal market. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 May 2026 But the pope’s job is to evangelize the gospel and be a leader of the church, not to be a political figure. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 May 2026 There are already plenty of AI success stories to back up these benefits, and skilled marketers draw on them to excite interest, pursue leads and evangelize their solutions. — Larisa Summers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evangelize
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preach
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  • In addition to being a member of the NYPD, De Paula was a pastor who dedicated part of her life to preaching and serving her community, the outlet reported.
    — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This guy was preaching yesterday about what God is doing for him.
    — The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026
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