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
Is the cause of Wings something that really needs to be … evangelized?
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Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Another state legislative proposal to allow public districts to hire school chaplains, which critics view as an underhanded attempt at evangelizing to students, has only succeeded in Texas and Florida.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Sep. 2025
Celebrities evangelize companies when something fixes a personal frustration.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Many people have therefore adopted an automation mindset, in their desire either to evangelize AI or to warn against it.
—David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Another state legislative proposal to allow public districts to hire school chaplains, which critics view as an underhanded attempt at evangelizing to students, has only succeeded in Texas and Florida.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Sep. 2025
Celebrities evangelize companies when something fixes a personal frustration.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Many people have therefore adopted an automation mindset, in their desire either to evangelize AI or to warn against it.
—David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for evangelize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evangelize
preach
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While preachers preached, D’Angelo learned ministry from the choir stand, leading the flock to epiphany one measure at a time.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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After the team’s first practice in the nation’s capital ahead of Friday night’s game at Washington, Wild coach John Hynes also preached the need for patience.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Evangelize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evangelize. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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