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