Evince (verb)
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to show clearly; make evident.
Evince was first recorded around 1600-10 and comes from the Latin word ēvincere, meaning “to conquer, overcome, carry one’s point.” Evince is related to evict, victory, convince, and vanquish, all possibly through the same Latin word, vincere, “to conquer.”
Example sentences
“The artist’s masterpiece evinces her talent and attention to detail.”
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