as in to preach
to try to convert (a group or area) to a different religion (especially Christianity)
The missionaries set out to evangelize the world.
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Furthermore, YouTube is overflowing with videos and ASMR channels—many slime-related, many not—that have evangelized these merits to the general public.
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Nicole Gull McElroy, WIRED, 13 July 2024
In between the explosive performances and touching speeches, the BET Awards were evangelized with an emotional performance by Will Smith, a killer speech by Killer Mike and host Taraji P. Henson reminding viewers to get out and vote in the upcoming presidential election.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 June 2024
The effort to evangelize comes as Catholic churches around the country struggle with declining and aging membership.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2024
The church has loosened its strict rules for those evangelizing.
—Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 10 May 2024
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Nicole Gull McElroy, WIRED, 13 July 2024
In between the explosive performances and touching speeches, the BET Awards were evangelized with an emotional performance by Will Smith, a killer speech by Killer Mike and host Taraji P. Henson reminding viewers to get out and vote in the upcoming presidential election.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 June 2024
The effort to evangelize comes as Catholic churches around the country struggle with declining and aging membership.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2024
The church has loosened its strict rules for those evangelizing.
—Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 10 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for evangelize
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“Evangelize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evangelize. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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