missionize

/mɪˈʃənaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert or persuade someone to adopt a particular religion or cause, especially Christianity.

“The missionaries sought to missionize the local villagers and introduce them to their faith.”

2. verb

to send or dispatch someone on a mission, especially a missionary.

“The church decided to missionize a group of young volunteers to remote areas for humanitarian work.”

Synonyms

  • convert
  • evangelize
  • proselytize

Antonyms

  • deconvert
  • secularize