missionize

/ˈmɪʃənaɪz/
verb
  1. To send someone on a mission, especially a religious one.
    • The church decided to missionize several volunteers to the remote island.
    • They missionize new members every year to work in developing countries.
    • The organization missionizes teams to provide medical care in rural areas.
  2. To convert or attempt to convert someone to a religion, especially through missionary work.
    • The group's goal was to missionize the entire region within a decade.
    • The explorers tried to missionize the indigenous people they encountered.
    • She spent years trying to missionize the local population.