ˈ ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷) ̷ ̷ˌnīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: christian (I) + -ize
transitive verb
1. : to make Christian : convert to Christianity
2. : to imbue with or deeply affect by Christian principles
intransitive verb
: to adopt the character or beliefs of a Christian : become Christian