evince

verb

i-ˈvin(t)s 

evinced; evincing

transitive verb

1

: to constitute outward evidence of

2

: to display clearly : reveal

evincible

i-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl 

adjective

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A good explanation evinces a willingness to report facts, and we aim to do just that here. To evince something is to show it clearly; the thing evinced is typically an intangible, such as an attitude or intent. Before the current use of evince was established in the late 18th century, the word could mean "to conquer or subdue" and "to convince or conclusively refute," both meanings evincing a link to the word's Latin ancestry: the verb evincere, means "to vanquish" or "to win a point." It comes from another Latin verb, vincere, meaning "to conquer." That word counts among its offspring convince, invincible, vanquish, and victory.

Synonyms

• bespeak
• betray
• communicate
• declare
• demonstrate
• display
• expose
• give away
• manifest
• reveal
• show

Choose the Right Synonym for evince

show, manifest, evidence, evince, demonstrate mean to reveal outwardly or make apparent.

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

manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation.

manifested musical ability at an early age

evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something.

a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service

evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs.

evinced not the slightest fear

demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling.

demonstrated their approval by loud applause

Examples of evince in a Sentence

She evinced an interest in art at an early age.

Recent Examples on the Web

This history evinces the president’s willingness to stoke the embers of Jew-hatred to his advantage. —Ben Krull, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025

Despite, or perhaps because of, repeatedly coming up short, Musk has evinced a willingness to use any tactic to maintain his own relevance, or at least slow down his competitors. —Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025

But evincing sincerity was not an issue for Jane Fonda, who accepted her lifetime achievement award with an overtly political rallying cry to those in the room. —Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025

Plenty of comediennes evince a self-deprecating humor. —Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin evincere to vanquish, win a point, from e- + vincere to conquer — more at victor

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for evince

• convince
• mince
• prince
• quince
• rinse
• since
• wince

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Kids Definition

evince

verb

i-ˈvin(t)s 

evinced; evincing

: to give evidence of : show clearly

evinced an interest in music at an early age