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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

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of evince The woman’s coffee skin features white and black striations: while the white lines communicate where light touches her, the latter lines hollow out her under-eyes and cheeks to register a fatigue that evinces perseverance. Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024 There’s a solemn aura of mutual respect to their confrontation that not only may be true of the characters but also evinces how the two performers feel about each other. Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024 Chicago is clearly looking to tank ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, as evinced by its decisions to offload its two best players this summer in All-Star small forward DeMar DeRozan and All-Defensive Team guard Alex Caruso. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 As my colleague Dylan Matthews wrote in March 2023, the media does evince a clear negativity bias, one that seems to have gotten worse. Bryan Walsh, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 See all Example Sentences for evince 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evince
Verb
  • After his son burst into the room, Gordon turned to the boy and revealed the excuse for his violent outburst, Brandon said.
    Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2025
  • The answers can help reveal whether something else is being overlooked.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • But if Saturday’s game was his final one as Lions defensive coordinator, Glenn’s unit didn’t display their best on film.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Much of the opposition comes from Democrats, but Republicans display some ambivalence as well.
    Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Images from the scene show Lancaster Township Fire Department surrounding the two-story house as smoke billows from the roof, firefighters swarming the inside and outside of the structure.
    Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Biden showed the note to some members of his staff after his inauguration in 2021 but didn’t let anyone read it.
    Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Despite these challenges, the Texans' strong playoff run—despite falling short in the divisional round to Kansas City—demonstrated that the team is close to competing at a higher level.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
  • His involvement with the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement further demonstrates his commitment to advancing efficiency and innovation in the industry.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Many say that has now been broken, that the country’s leaders have betrayed a trust by letting the hostages languish for this long.
    Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Sadly, those who jumped on the anti-immigrant bandwagon have betrayed their own base.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025

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“Evince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evince. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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