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e·van·ge·lize / iˈvanjəˌlīz/ • v. [tr.] convert or seek to convert (someone) to Christianity. ∎  [intr.] preach the Christian gospel: the Church's mission to evangelize and declare the faith.DERIVATIVES: e·van·ge·li·za·tion n.e·van·ge·liz·er n.