Christianises

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. Converts people or a society to the Christian faith ; gives something a Christian character or influence
2. Brings individuals or a community into adherence with Christianity ; makes a culture, institution or practice reflect Christian values
3. Win over a group to the Christian religion ; shape a place, custom or system so that it takes on Christian ideals

Etymology: "Christianises" is the third-person singular present form of "Christianise", the British spelling of "Christianize". The verb is built from "Christian" plus the suffix "-ise" (or "-ize"), which turns a noun or adjective into a verb meaning to make or become something. To Christianise is therefore to convert people to Christianity, or to give something a Christian character. The verb's core sense is tied directly to the religion's name, so the word carries no hidden detour through another language: its story is the story of "Christian" with a verb ending attached.

Synonyms: convert, evangelize, proselytize, baptize

Antonyms: secularize, dechristianize