evangelize /(ē̇*văn"jĕl*īz)/

e·van·gel·ize

evangelize

v. t.

imp. & p. p. evangelized; p. pr. & vb. n. evangelizing

  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.
  2. To preach and attempt to convert (people) to one's firmly held belief. [metaphorical]

Evangelize

v. i.
  1. To preach the gospel.