Meaning & use
evangelize
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To promote a religious message, cause, or idea with the aim of converting others to it.
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Missionaries traveled abroad to evangelize in remote villages.
The startup's founder evangelizes for the product at every industry conference.
A note on using this word
Originally a religious term, it's now often used loosely in business to mean promoting a product or idea with great enthusiasm.
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