EVINCE


Meaning of EVINCE in English

ə̇ˈvin(t)s, ēˈ- transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Latin evincere to vanquish, win a point in an argument, demonstrate, from e- + vincere to conquer — more at victor

1. obsolete : conquer , subdue

2. obsolete : convince , confute

3.

a. : to constitute evidence of : prove , confirm

the congestion, poverty, and lack of ambition evinced by these poor houses on the part of the working people — Samuel Van Valkenburg & Ellsworth Huntington

b. : to display clearly : exhibit , manifest , reveal , express

his musical talent evinced itself at an early age

evinced the greatest disregard for the feelings of others

4. : to call forth : occasion , provoke

he could evince no response from his stolid taciturn companion

Synonyms: see show

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