Evangelize

Alternative forms

• evangelise ''(not US)

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

Related terms

• angel
• angelic
• evangelist
• televangelist