evince Meaning, Definition & Usage

E*vince" transitive verb

Etymology

L. evincere vanquish completely, prevail, succeed in proving; e out + vincere to vanquish. See Victor, and cf. Evict.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Evinced ; present participle & verbal noun Evincing

Definitions

1. To conquer; to subdue. Obs.

   Error by his own arms is best evinced. Milton.

2. To show in a clear manner; to prove beyond any reasonable doubt; to manifest; to make evident; to bring to light; to evidence.

   Common sense and experience must and will evince the truth of this. South.