evangelize vs sermonize

evangelize

verb
  • To tell people about (a particular branch of) Christianity, especially in order to convert them; to preach the gospel to. 

  • To preach any ideology to those who have not yet been converted to it. 

  • To be enthusiastic about something, and to attempt to share that enthusiasm with others; to promote. 

  • Coordinate term: proselytize 

  • Hypernym: proselytize 

sermonize

verb
  • To speak in the manner of a sermon; to preach; to propagate one's morality or opinions with speech. 

  • To preach a sermon to (somebody); to give (somebody) instruction or admonishment on the basis of one's morality or opinions. 

  • To say in the manner of a sermon or lecture. 

  • To inculcate rigid rules. 

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