evident, manifest, patent, distinct, obvious, apparent, plain, clear mean readily perceived or apprehended.

evident implies presence of visible signs that lead one to a definite conclusion.

manifest implies an external display so evident that little or no inference is required.

patent applies to a cause, effect, or significant feature that is clear and unmistakable once attention has been directed to it.

distinct implies such sharpness of outline or definition that no unusual effort to see or hear or comprehend is required.

obvious implies such ease in discovering that it often suggests conspicuousness or little need for perspicacity in the observer.

apparent is very close to evident except that it may imply more conscious exercise of inference.

plain suggests lack of intricacy, complexity, or elaboration.

clear implies an absence of anything that confuses the mind or obscures the pattern.

show, manifest, evidence, evince, demonstrate mean to reveal outwardly or make apparent.

show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words.

manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation.

evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something.

evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs.

demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling.