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evangelize

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e·van·gel·ize  (-vnj-lz)
v. e·van·gel·ized, e·van·gel·iz·ing, e·van·gel·iz·es
v.tr.
1. To preach the gospel to.
2. To convert to Christianity.
v.intr.
To preach the gospel.

e·vangel·i·zation (-j-l-zshn) n.
e·vangel·izer n.

evangelize, evangelise [ɪˈvændʒɪˌlaɪz]
vb
1. (Christianity / Protestantism) to preach the Christian gospel or a particular interpretation of it (to)
2. (intr) to advocate a cause with the object of making converts
evangelization , evangelisation n
evangelizer , evangeliser n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.evangelize - preach the gospel (to)
preach, prophesy - deliver a sermon; "The minister is not preaching this Sunday"
2.evangelize - convert to Christianity; "The missionaries evangelized the Pacific Islanders"
convert - cause to adopt a new or different faith; "The missionaries converted the Indian population"

evangelize
verb preach to, exhort, proselytize, spread the gospel to, share the gospel with, tell the gospel to, offer the gospel to Irish monks had settled there in the seventh century to evangelize the North.
Translations
evangelize [ɪˈvændʒɪlaɪz]
A. VTevangelizar
B. VIpredicar el Evangelio
evangelize [ɪˈvændʒəlaɪz] vtévangéliser, prêcher l'Évangile à
evangelize
vidas Evangelium predigen
evangelize [ɪˈvændʒɪˌlaɪz]
1. vtevangelizzare
2. vipredicare il vangelo

evangelize [ɪˈvændʒɪˌlaɪz]
1. vtevangelizzare
2. vipredicare il vangelo


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I would go forth, methought, at once, and evangelize the whole of Flatland.
 
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