evince

American  

[ih-vins] / ɪˈvɪns /

verb (used with object)

evinced, evincing

1. to show clearly; make evident or manifest; prove.

2. to reveal the possession of (a quality, trait, etc.).

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evince British  

/ ɪˈvɪns /

verb

1. (tr) to make evident; show (something, such as an emotion) clearly

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Usage

Evince is sometimes wrongly used where evoke is meant: the proposal evoked (not evinced ) a storm of protest

Related Words

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Other Word Forms

• evincible adjective
• evincive adjective
• nonevincible adjective
• unevinced adjective
• unevincible adjective

Etymology

Origin of evince

1600–10; < Latin ēvincere to conquer, overcome, carry one's point, equivalent to ē- e- ¹ + vincere to conquer

Example Sentences

Spanning 50 years and running nearly three hours, “Kokuho,” which has become Japan’s biggest live-action hit ever, evinces intensely mixed feelings about its two main characters’ quest for greatness.

From Los Angeles Times

A lighthearted experience this is not; Ms. Schilinski recreates the harsh frigidity of exacting European filmmakers such as Michael Haneke and Ingmar Bergman without evincing the slightest interest in redemption or silver linings.

From The Wall Street Journal

His sharp, geometric style evinces a feeling for symbolism and monumentality.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The implications of such a meeting, if it occurred, are clear and evince a tacit resistance to, if not active sabotage of, a Paramount offer,” Paramount wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

As much as their codependent friendship brings them closer, when spoken to at the same time, Roman and Dennis always differ in their answers, evincing an underlying disconnect.

From Los Angeles Times