01 v. t. To instruct in the gospel; to preach the gospel to; to convert to Christianity; as, to evangelize the world.
imp. & p. p.
evangelized; p. pr. & vb. n.
evangelizing
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1.
To instruct in the gospel; to preach the gospel to; to convert to Christianity; as, to evangelize the world.“His apostles whom he sends To evangelize the nations.” — Milton.
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2.
To preach and attempt to convert (people) to one's firmly held belief.[metaphorical]