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   evangelize (ḗ‑vănˈjĕl‑īz), v. t. [imp. & p. p. evangelized (ḗ‑vănˈjĕl‑īzd); p. pr. & vb. n. evangelizing (ḗ‑vănˈjĕl‑ī‑zĭng)]. [F. évangélisre, LL. evangelizare, fr. Gr. εὐαγγελίζεσθαι.]
   1. To instruct in the gospel; to preach the gospel to; to convert to Christianity; as, “to evangelize the world”.
   
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   His apostles whom he sends
   
   To evangelize the nations. Milton.
   
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   2. Hence: [metaphorical] To preach and attempt to convert (people) to one's firmly held belief.
   
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   Evangelize, v. i. To preach the gospel.
   
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