'evangelizing' definitions:

Definition of 'evangelizing'

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  • evangelize \e*van"gel*ize\ ([-e]*v[a^]n"j[e^]l*[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. evangelized ([-e]*v[a^]n"j[e^]l*[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. evangelizing ([-e]*v[a^]n"j[e^]l*[imac]*z[i^]ng)]. [F. ['e]vang['e]lisre, LL. evangelizare, fr. Gr. e'yaggeli`zesqai.]
  • 1. To instruct in the gospel; to preach the gospel to; to convert to Christianity; as, to evangelize the world. [1913 Webster]
  • His apostles whom he sends To evangelize the nations. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Hence: [metaphorical] To preach and attempt to convert (people) to one's firmly held belief. [PJC]

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