missionize

[ mish-uh-nahyz ]

verb (used without object),mis·sion·ized, mis·sion·iz·ing.
  1. to conduct missionary work.

verb (used with object),mis·sion·ized, mis·sion·iz·ing.
  1. to conduct missionary work in or among.

Origin of missionize

1
First recorded in 1820–30; mission + -ize
  • Also especially British, mis·sion·ise .

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