Meaning of the word evangelize in English

What does evangelize mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

evangelize

US /ɪˈvæn.dʒə.laɪz/
UK /ɪˈvæn.dʒə.laɪz/

Verb

1.

to preach the Christian gospel or to convert to Christianity

Example:
Missionaries travel to remote areas to evangelize.
He felt a calling to evangelize to the unreached.
2.

to advocate or promote a particular cause, idea, or belief with enthusiasm

Example:
She tirelessly works to evangelize the benefits of healthy eating.
The company hired a new marketing team to evangelize their innovative product.