Evangelize
(verb)
- To convert or attempt to convert to Christianity, especially by public preaching.
- To spread or promote (an idea or cause) with enthusiasm and often with little regard for impartiality or accuracy.
Origin:
Late middle english: via old french from ecclesiastical latin evangelizare, from greek euangelizesthai, from euangelos "bringing good news", from eu "good" + angelos "messenger".
Examples:
- He traveled around the country to evangelize and convert people to Christianity.
- The church has sent out missionaries to evangelize in remote areas.
- He has been trying to evangelize the company's new product to potential customers.
- Many people are trying to evangelize their political views on social media.
- The company tried to evangelize their new technology to the public but it didn't catch on.