missionize

missionize
/mish"euh nuyz'/, v., missionized, missionizing.
v.i.
1. to conduct missionary work.
v.t.
2. to conduct missionary work in or among.
Also, esp. Brit., missionise.
[1820-30; MISSION + -IZE]

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