transitive. To convert (a people, a nation, etc.) to Christianity, to make Christian, Christianize; (in early use) spec. to instruct (a person) in…

transitive. To christen (a person). Formerly also: †to make (a person or thing) Christian (obsolete). Chiefly in passive.

transitive. To convert (a person, nation, etc.) to Christianity; to make Christian.

To preach the gospel to: to convert to Christianity; = evangelize, v. 3. Now rare.

transitive. To unify (a person, the soul, etc.) with Christ; to make like Christ; (also) to Christianize.