evangelize meaning

UK US /ɪˈvændʒəlaɪz/ 4 syllables

evangelize (verb): preach the gospel (to).

Spelling: evangelise (British) · evangelize (American)

evangelize has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

evangelize as a verb

  1. preach the gospel (to)

    Synonyms: evangelise

    Type of: preach

    Related forms: evangelism

  2. convert to Christianity
    • The missionaries evangelized the Pacific Islanders

    Synonyms: evangelise

    Type of: convert

How to pronounce evangelize

evangelize is pronounced /ɪˈvændʒəlaɪz/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Word lists: words starting with EV · words ending in ZE · 10-letter words

More about evangelize on Wikipedia.