convert to Christianity; "The missionaries evangelized the Pacific Islanders" preach the gospel (to)
evan·gelize evangelizes evangelizing evangelized in BRIT, also use evangelise If someone evangelizes a group or area, they try to convert people to their religion, especially Christianity. In AD 586 St Kentigern evangelized Tweeddale. = proselytize. to try to persuade people to become Christians
{f} preach the Christian gospel, seek to convert to Christianity; act as an evangelist; convert to Christianity; attempt to convince others to share great interest for particular beliefs and ideals (also evangelise)