Thesaurus results for EVANGELIZE

evangelize

verb

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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Recent Examples on the Web 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 Khan appeared on the show to explain and evangelize the FTC's efforts to battle corporate monopolies both in and outside the tech industry in the US and to explain the challenges the organization faces. —

Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 2 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for evangelize

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