evangelize

/ɪˈvændʒəlaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · [ɪvˈændʒəlˌaɪz] /ɪˈvændʒəlaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · [ɪvˈændʒəlˌaɪz] /i-ˈvan-jə-ˌlīz How to pronounce evangelize (audio)/ (ame, mw)

evangelize — verb

  • evangelizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • evangelizeshe / she / it
  • evangelizedpast simple
  • evangelizing-ing form

1. to speak with strong enthusiasm about an idea, product, or plan so that other pe

1.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

to speak with strong enthusiasm about an idea, product, or plan so that other people start to support it

例句

Stefan kept evangelizing the new bike path at every town meeting.

evangelize + plan in public debate

At lunch, Rania evangelized for reusable cups around the office.

同義詞
  • promote

    the broad everyday verb; 'evangelize' sounds more intense and mission-driven

  • advocate

    calmer and more policy-focused than the energetic push of 'evangelize'

  • champion

    stresses loyal long-term support, often when something needs defending

反義詞
  • criticize

    points out faults instead of trying to win support

  • dismiss

    treats the idea as unworthy rather than urging others to adopt it

文法句型

evangelize an idea, product, or plan

evangelize about something

evangelize for a cause

用法筆記

Often used for causes, products, or methods that the speaker wants other people to adopt. In business and technology writing, it suggests repeated, energetic promotion rather than a quiet private opinion.

常見錯誤

❌She evangelized that the plan was good.
✅She evangelized for the plan at the meeting.
💡this sense usually takes the idea or cause itself, or a phrase with about/for, not a bare that-clause.

2. to tell people about the Christian faith in the hope that they will accept it an

2.動詞及物 / 不及物C2
釋義

to tell people about the Christian faith in the hope that they will accept it and become Christians

例句

Anong traveled by boat to small islands to evangelize fishing families.

religious sense: evangelize + people

For years, the pastor went door to door evangelizing in the mining town.

collocation: door to door evangelizing

同義詞
  • preach

    broader verb for giving a religious message; it does not always imply conversion

  • proselytize

    stresses trying to convert people from one belief to another

  • missionize

    older and less common; often used of missionary activity

文法句型

evangelize people

evangelize to a group

evangelize in a community

用法筆記

This sense belongs to Christian religious contexts. Distinguish from sense 1: sense 2 is about bringing people into the faith, not simply praising an idea or product.

常見錯誤

❌The priest evangelized about the charity sale after Mass.
✅The priest preached about the charity sale after Mass.
💡'evangelize' in this sense is about spreading the Christian faith, not any church announcement.