What does evangelize mean?
Definitions for evangelize
ɪˈvæn dʒəˌlaɪzevan·ge·lize
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word evangelize.
Princeton's WordNet
evangelize, evangeliseverb
preach the gospel (to)
evangelize, evangeliseverb
convert to Christianity
"The missionaries evangelized the Pacific Islanders"
GCIDE
evangelizeverb
To preach and attempt to convert (people) to one's firmly held belief.
Wiktionary
evangelizeverb
To tell people about (a particular branch of) Christianity, especially in order to convert them
evangelizeverb
To be enthusiastic about something, and to attempt to share that enthusiasm with others
Etymology: From évangéliser, from evangelizare, from
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Evangelizeverb
To instruct in the gospel, or law of Jesus.
Etymology: evangelize, Latin; ἐυαγγελίζω.
The spirit
Pour’d first on his apostles, whom he sends
T’ evangelize the nations; then on all
Baptiz’d, shall them with wond’rous gifts endue. John Milton.
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evangelize
To evangelize means to spread or preach the teachings of a particular religion, especially Christianity, with the intention of converting others to that belief system. This can involve sharing religious beliefs, principles, or values, and could be done through various methods such as personal conversations, public speaking, or media outlets. It can also refer to zealously advocating for any ideology or cause.
Webster Dictionary
Evangelizeverb
to instruct in the gospel; to preach the gospel to; to convert to Christianity; as, to evangelize the world
Evangelizeverb
to preach the gospel
Etymology: [F. vanglisre, LL. evangelizare, fr. Gr. e'yaggeli`zesqai.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of evangelize in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of evangelize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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