• Evangelize

    Alternative forms

    Origin

    From Old French évangéliser, from Latin evangelizare, from Ancient Greek εὐαγγελίζω

    Full definition of evangelize

    Verb

    1. To tell people about (a particular branch of) Christianity, especially in order to convert them; to preach the gospel to.
      • MiltonHis apostles whom he sends
        To evangelize the nations.
    2. To preach the Quran and sunnah to non-Muslims; to do dawah
      • 2002, Ergun Mehmet Caner, ‎Emir Fethi Caner, Unveiling Islam: An Insider's Look at Muslim Life and Beliefs, Page 11... nor is it the task of the Muslim to "evangelize" the unbelieving world.
    3. To be enthusiastic about something, and to attempt to share that enthusiasm with others
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