[ˈɛvæŋɡɪlaɪz, -laɪz]

Definitions

1. verb

to propagate or spread the Christian gospel, or to promote a particular cause or doctrine with great enthusiasm or zeal.

“The missionary spent years evangelising in remote villages.”

2. verb (transitive)

to convert or persuade someone to adopt a particular cause or doctrine.

“The activist tried to evangelise her friends about the importance of environmental conservation.”

3. noun

the act of spreading or promoting the Christian gospel, or the propagation of a particular cause or doctrine.

“The missionary’s evangelism had a profound impact on the local community.”