show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words.
careful not to show his true feelings
manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation.
manifested musical ability at an early age
evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something.
a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service
evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs.
evinced not the slightest fear
demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling.
demonstrated their approval by loud applause
Example Sentences
Noun There is no evidence that these devices actually work. He has been unable to find evidence to support his theory. Investigators could find no evidence linking him to the crime. The jury had a great deal of evidence to sort through before reaching a verdict. There is not a scrap of evidence in her favor. Anything you say may be used as evidence against you. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
At trial, Broussard’s lawyer questioned medical evidence presented by prosecutors and said the autopsy reports never mentioned fentanyl, Minnesota Public Radio reported. Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 Telles was arrested Wednesday following a SWAT operation at his home, officials said, after DNA evidence was found under German's fingernails that linked him to the homicide, prosecutors said. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2022 Scientists say its more evidence of climate change.USA Today, 12 Sep. 2022 No credible evidence has emerged to support that assertion, and lawyers face professional consequences for making false claims in court. Alan Feuer, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 Authorities have not found evidence that the deceased children were previously abused or neglected, the police chief said. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2022 But the assessments are very different from true audits, where professional codes demanded actual tests and evidence, former FTC staffers said. Joseph Menn, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022 Accident reconstruction officers and the crime scene search unit were called to take photographs, collect evidence, and take measurements, according to the Police Department. Alexandria Brown, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2022 Fearing Amiah was dead, authorities had divers search a lake near Mariner Drive to look for evidence, Fox59 reported in 2019. Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022
Verb
Or evidence the Taliban were trying to keep tabs on Al Qaeda? Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2022 How these brands evidence their protest is as varied as the companies themselves. Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022 Presumably there is a 24 YO in the works that will evidence a similar DNA. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021 But would evidence obtained through genetic genealogy be allowed in court?CBS News, 20 Nov. 2021 The agreement expands Boeing’s presence in a market dominated by Airbus, and adds to evidence the narrow-body workhorse is rebounding from groundings caused by two deadly crashes.BostonGlobe.com, 18 Nov. 2021 It is expected to evidence a sharp deceleration from the robust second-quarter growth with supply chain disruptions and the Delta variant weighing on activity. Bill Stone, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2021 If so, what metrics are being used to evidence the objectives? Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2021 Prosecutors did point to evidence the government said showed fraud.Washington Post, 6 July 2021 See More