'evangelize' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'euangelizesthai,' where 'eu-' meant 'good' and 'angelos' meant 'messenger.'

'euangelizesthai' transformed into the Latin word 'evangelizare,' and eventually became the modern English word 'evangelize' through Old French 'evangeliser.'

Initially, it meant 'to bring good news,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to preach the Christian gospel.'