evince

verb

i-ˈvin(t)s How to pronounce evince (audio)
Definition of evincenext
as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs he evinced an interest in art from an early age

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How is the word evince different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of evince are demonstrate, evidence, manifest, and show. While all these words mean "to reveal outwardly or make apparent," evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs.

evinced not the slightest fear

In what contexts can demonstrate take the place of evince?

The words demonstrate and evince can be used in similar contexts, but demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling.

demonstrated their approval by loud applause

When would evidence be a good substitute for evince?

Although the words evidence and evince have much in common, evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something.

a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service

When can manifest be used instead of evince?

The words manifest and evince are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation.

manifested musical ability at an early age

When is it sensible to use show instead of evince?

The meanings of show and evince largely overlap; however, show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words.

careful not to show his true feelings

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Recent Examples of evince Those results span the globe, with 4,500 companies polled across China, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Singapore, Spain, the United Kingdom and the U.S. evincing a cloudier outlook. —Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 May 2025 Kang’s wall-hung work, too, evinces the relation between space and the individual. —News Desk, Artforum, 7 May 2025 Yet the two bodies of work share a common approach to rational observation, evincing a belief that close attention to nature’s appearance can produce a form of knowledge conveyable through realism. —Red Cameron, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025 Through her trilingual funk carioca, reggaetón, Afrobeat, and fizzy pop songs, the singer closes the divide between cultures while celebrating her Brazilian roots on the world stage, as evinced in her 2024 album, Funk Generation. —Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for evince
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evince
  1. reveal
  2. display
  3. show
  4. demonstrate
  5. betray
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  • Data from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research reveals that for every additional level of education, poverty rates for single mothers declined by an average of 33%.
    — Rita Raichoudhuri, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
  • Every microservice outage reveals the presence of unmanaged complexity, weak isolation mechanisms and non-existent feedback loops.
    — Raju Dandigam, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Definition of reveal
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  • The artworks and photos are displayed alongside historical items, archival images, video reenactments of the Raid, and multimedia testimonials by descendants of the enslaved people who liberated themselves.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • If a face is displayed to millions of people at once, chances are someone will recognize it.
    — Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Definition of display
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  • Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sat in a suite and received the loudest ovation from the crowd when he was shown on the videoboard.
    — Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
  • Byron, who is married with children, immediately hid when the couple was shown on screen.
    — Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 19 July 2025
Definition of show
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  • The new molecule can be injected into veins or muscles and has demonstrated its ability to cross the protective 'blood–brain barrier' and effectively reach receptors in brain cells.
    — Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
  • Various chores from the early days of life in Pea Ridge, including corn shelling, apple peeling, using a scrub board, letter stamping at the post office, lace making may be demonstrated.
    — Annette Beard, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025
Definition of demonstrate
Verb
  • The police betray each other, the gangsters betray each other and Nam-hyeok can’t even trust his own informant.
    — Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • His eyes were laser focused, his mouth betraying the physicality of the challenge.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Definition of betray

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