evangelize Meaning & Definition
What Does Evangelize Mean?
As a verb, evangelize means To tell people about (a particular branch of) Christianity, especially in order to convert them; to preach the gospel to. It can also mean To preach any ideology to those who have not yet been converted to it.
Word Facts for Evangelize
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪˈvænd͡ʒəlaɪz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Verb forms | evangelizes, evangelizing, evangelized |
Evangelize Definition (Verb)
- To tell people about (a particular branch of) Christianity, especially in order to convert them; to preach the gospel to.
- To preach any ideology to those who have not yet been converted to it.
- To be enthusiastic about something, and to attempt to share that enthusiasm with others; to promote.
Synonyms of Evangelize
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Evangelize in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
evangelize (third-person singular simple present evangelizes, present participle evangelizing, simple past and past participle evangelized)
Words That Rhyme With Evangelize
Origin of Evangelize
From Old French évangéliser, equivalent to evangel + -ize, from Late Latin evangelizare, from Ancient Greek εὐαγγελίζω (euangelízō). Displaced native Old English godspellian (literally “to gospel”).
Evangelize Pronunciation
Evangelize is pronounced //ɪˈvænd͡ʒəlaɪz// and has 1 syllable.