Word-of-the-Day
e·vince /ɪˈvɪns/ [ih-vins]
–verb (used with object),e·vinced, e·vinc·ing.
1.to show clearly; make evident or manifest; prove.
2.to reveal the possession of (a quality, trait, etc.).
Use evince in a Sentence
“Such loyalists not only have no documentary knowledge of the subject, but evince no understanding of Inga Arvad.” [Nigel Hamilton, JFK Reckless Youth, Notes pg 846.]
“You sent an email…evincing an interest in me. Here I am.”
"By the way, last night you evinced an interest in Señor Ugarte." Captain Renault
Origin:
1600–10; < L ēvincere to conquer, overcome, carry one's point, equiv. to ē- e- + vincere to conquer
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–verb (used with object),e·vinced, e·vinc·ing.
1.to show clearly; make evident or manifest; prove.
2.to reveal the possession of (a quality, trait, etc.).
Use evince in a Sentence
“Such loyalists not only have no documentary knowledge of the subject, but evince no understanding of Inga Arvad.” [Nigel Hamilton, JFK Reckless Youth, Notes pg 846.]
“You sent an email…evincing an interest in me. Here I am.”
"By the way, last night you evinced an interest in Señor Ugarte." Captain Renault
Origin:
1600–10; < L ēvincere to conquer, overcome, carry one's point, equiv. to ē- e- + vincere to conquer
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