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evince
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evince

transitive verb \i-ˈvin(t)s\
evincedevinc·ing

Definition of EVINCE

1
: to constitute outward evidence of
2
: to display clearly : reveal
— evinc·ible \-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl\ adjective

Examples of EVINCE

  1. She evinced an interest in art at an early age.
  2. <the teenager caught shoplifting seemed to evince no remorse>

Origin of EVINCE

Latin evincere to vanquish, win a point, from e- + vincere to conquer — more at victor
First Known Use: 1604

Related to EVINCE

Synonyms
bespeak, betray, communicate, declare, demonstrate, display, show, expose, give away, manifest, reveal
See Synonym Discussion at show

Rhymes with EVINCE

crown prince, long since, shin splints

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