Evinced: meaning, definitions and examples

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evinced

 

[ ɪˈvɪnst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

showing evidence

To evince means to reveal or show something, particularly a feeling or quality. It is often used in contexts where a person displays or makes clear their emotions or thoughts distinctly.

Synonyms

demonstrate, exhibit, reveal, show

Examples of usage

  • Her smile evinced her happiness.
  • He evinced a strong desire to succeed.
  • The results evinced a significant improvement.
  • The letter evinced his deep love for her.

Translations

Translations of the word "evinced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evidenciado

🇮🇳 प्रकट किया

🇩🇪 bewiesen

🇮🇩 ditunjukkan

🇺🇦 виявлений

🇵🇱 wykazany

🇯🇵 示された

🇫🇷 évidé

🇪🇸 evidenciado

🇹🇷 gösterilen

🇰🇷 입증된

🇸🇦 مُظهر

🇨🇿 prokázaný

🇸🇰 preukázaný

🇨🇳 显示的

🇸🇮 dokazan

🇮🇸 sýndur

🇰🇿 көрсетілген

🇬🇪 აჩვენა

🇦🇿 göstərilən

🇲🇽 evidenciado

Etymology

The word 'evince' derives from Latin 'evincere', which means to conquer, overcome, or prevail. It is formed from the prefix 'e-' meaning 'out of' and 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer'. The term made its way into Middle French as 'évident', which carries the meaning of 'obvious' or 'clear'. In the late 17th century, it was adapted into English, where it retained the notion of making something evident or apparent. Over time, 'evince' evolved to commonly refer to the demonstration of feelings or qualities, especially in a way that is clear and unmistakable. Its usage has seen various applications in literature and legal contexts, emphasizing the act of showing or revealing in a compelling manner.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,213, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.