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evince

 
pronunciation:
ih vIns
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: evinces, evincing, evinced
definition 1: to show or manifest clearly; give evidence of; make plain.
The novel evinces optimism for humanity's future.The film evinces the director's familiarity with the subject.
antonyms:
conceal
similar words:
demonstrate, evidence, express, show, write
definition 2: to show that one has (a trait or quality).
She evinced a talent for finance.
similar words:
show
Word Combinations  About this feature
adverb + (v.)evince clearly, invariably
(v.)evince + nounHelp ability, attitude, awareness, belief, commitment, concern, design, desire, distaste, fear, hostility, intent, interest, joy, knowledge, level, pain, passion, pride, quality, resistance, skepticism, structure, surprise, understanding  [See all][See only the most frequent]
derivation: evincible (adj.)
Word Parts  About this feature
The word evince contains the following part:
vinc, vict, vanq Latin root that means conquer