evangelize
verb
evan·ge·lize i-ˈvan-jə-ˌlīz 
evangelized; evangelizing
: to preach the gospel
evangelizer noun
Examples of evangelize in a Sentence
The missionaries set out to evangelize the world. They were evangelizing about the importance of saving energy.
Recent Examples on the Web
The actor and comedian, who was married to Katy Perry, has reinvented himself as a Christian convert who evangelizes about free speech and free thinking in MAGA America. —
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 As the genre eventually called alt-country calcified in Souled American’s wake, luminaries like John Darnielle, Will Oldham, and Tweedy himself all evangelized about the Chicago group without ever replicating their sound. —Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026 A couple of years ago, as Semones released her 2024 EP Kabutomushi, the legendary bassist took notice and evangelized the up-and-comer on social media. —Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026 That baptism marked a turning point, after which Ivey became increasingly focused on using his platform to evangelize. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evangelize
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 As the genre eventually called alt-country calcified in Souled American’s wake, luminaries like John Darnielle, Will Oldham, and Tweedy himself all evangelized about the Chicago group without ever replicating their sound. —Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026 A couple of years ago, as Semones released her 2024 EP Kabutomushi, the legendary bassist took notice and evangelized the up-and-comer on social media. —Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026 That baptism marked a turning point, after which Ivey became increasingly focused on using his platform to evangelize. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evangelize
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“Evangelize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/evangelize. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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