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evince definition

evince (ē vins′, i-)

transitive verb evinced evinced′, evincing evinc′·ing

  1. Obsolete to overcome
  2. to show plainly; indicate; make manifest; esp., to show that one has (a specified quality, feeling, etc.)

Etymology: L evincere, to conquer, win one's point < e-, intens. + vincere, to conquer: see victor

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evince Synonyms

evince

v.

manifest, reveal, show; see display 1, prove.


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evince Usage Examples

Object

  • knowledge: Sometimes the " spirits " evince a knowledge of future events.

Modifying Another Word

  • only: Its magic realism evinces not only the question Who am I?

Preposition: by

  • fact: The demand is evinced by the fact that interests in partnerships are sold to new partners.

Modifying Another Word

  • also: But as many as 68 percent of classical musicians also evinced impairments.
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