Christianize
['krɪstʃən`aɪz]
vt. 使督徒



christianize
[ verb ]

1. adapt in the name of Christianity

<verb.change>
some people want to Christianize ancient pagan sites

2. convert to Christianity

<verb.change> christianise
missionaries have tried to Christianize native people all over the world

Christianize \Chris"tian*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Christianized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Christianizing}.] [Cf. F.
christianiser, L. christianizare, fr. Gr. ?.]
1. To make Christian; to convert to Christianity; as, to
Christianize pagans.

2. To imbue with or adapt to Christian principles.

Christianized philosophers. --I. Taylor.


Christianize \Chris"tian*ize\, v. i.
To adopt the character or belief of a Christian; to become
Christian.

The pagans began to Christianize. --Latham.