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.
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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.
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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
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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
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“Evangelize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evangelize. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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