CHRISTIANIZE

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Convert to Christianity

Example:

missionaries have tried to Christianize native people all over the world

Synonyms:

Christianise; Christianize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "Christianize" is one way to...):

convert (cause to adopt a new or different faith)

Sentence frame:

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Derivation:

Christianization (conversion to Christianity)

Meaning:

Adapt in the name of Christianity

Example:

some people want to Christianize ancient pagan sites

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "Christianize" is one way to...):

accommodate; adapt (make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something