Wesleyanize
Wesleyanize verb: to convert to Wesleyanism; To cause to conform to the theology of John Wesley.
Verb
Wesleyanize (third-person singular simple present Wesleyanizes, present participle Wesleyanizing, simple past and past participle Wesleyanized)
- To convert to Wesleyanism; To cause to conform to the theology of John Wesley.
- I do not expect all my readers to approve of this act, for undoubtedly its tendency was to Wesleyanize the people, tho' he meant it not so.1850, John Hessel, Mental and Moral Excellence, and the Way to attain it, page 193
- The Wesleyan attempt, for instance, to Wesleyanize the Friendly Islands and the Feegees, and to associate every convert as a member of the Wesleyan Society, can only succeed by making Wesleyanism into a new form of the Papacy.1889, George Herbert Curteis, Bishop Selwyn of New Zealand, and of Lichfield
Forms of Wesleyanize
| third-person singular present | Wesleyanizes |
|---|---|
| present participle | Wesleyanizing |
| past participle | Wesleyanized |
| past | Wesleyanized |
| alternative form | Wesleyanise |
Origin of Wesleyanize
From Wesleyan + -ize.
Questions about Wesleyanize
- What does Wesleyanize mean?
- Wesleyanize means to convert to Wesleyanism; To cause to conform to the theology of John Wesley.
- What part of speech is Wesleyanize?
- Wesleyanize is a verb.
- What is the past tense of Wesleyanize?
- The past tense of Wesleyanize is Wesleyanized.
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