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to evidence

46 6.5
To show that something is true
  • verb
  • /ˈɛvɪdəns/
  • Formal
translation icon : evidenciar
  • The very fact that Buck was housed by the military evidenced the importance of security.
  • evidence a pattern
  • evidenced by the fact
  • evidenced in behavior

They value very much value corruption as evidenced by their triple Trump vote.

Examples

  • I also keep in mind, I think the way he left the scene evidenced a consciousness of guilt.

    Welcome to Death Row (2001)

  • Native Hawaiian women's health disparities are evidenced by their high cancer rates and low survival rates.

    Academic text (2008)

  • So, you know, I'll do my job and I'll go and give evidence, which I did.

  • Also, Kate Moss is giving evidence this week.

  • Her lack of interest in material things was also evidenced in her apartment.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • The unions of the independent sector have evidenced marked growth since the signing of the peace accords.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The witness was called to evidence her account of the events during the trial.

  • He plans to evidence his findings with detailed research data in the upcoming report.

  • The lawyer is prepared to evidence the agreement with documents presented in court.

Synonyms

to show
vsto evidence
∞ 1.0

To give proof that something is true

is a broader act of providing proof that may not be decisive
to prove
vsto evidence
∞ 3.1

To show that something is true by giving facts or reasons

is a general provision of proof that may be less conclusive
to tell
vsto evidence
∞ 2.7

Report someone's actions to the police or an authority

is the general act of providing proof, not focused on informing others
to confirm
vsto evidence
∞ 1.8

To show that something is true by giving evidence

is the general act of supplying proof without guaranteeing certainty
to demonstrate
vsto evidence
579 3.0

Show that something is true using evidence or examples

is the general provision of proof, not limited to demonstrations
to support
vsto evidence
572 2.1

Give facts or evidence that show a claim is true

is the general act of supplying proof that may be direct
to document
vsto evidence
365 3.4

To write or save information to show proof

is the general act of providing proof, not restricted to records
to establish
vsto evidence
  • Formal
319 4.1

To show something is true using evidence

is the general act of offering proof without implying completeness
to argue
vsto evidence
  • Formal
168 3.0

To show by facts if something is true or not

is the general act of providing proof, not merely indicating support
to testify
vsto evidence
142 4.9

To show that something is true with proof

is broader proof provision, not limited to spoken witness material
to manifest
vsto evidence
  • Formal
125 5.6

To show a feeling or quality in actions and appearance

is the general provision of proof, not only visible signs
to corroborate
vsto evidence
111 9.0

Use evidence to show that a statement or idea is true

is the broader act of providing proof without specifying support strength
to attest
vsto evidence
  • Formal
57 6.6

To officially confirm that something is true, often in court

is the general offering of proof without formal or official status
to substantiate
vsto evidence
  • Formal
44 7.2

To show that something is true by giving proof or facts

is the wider act of offering evidence, not always concrete proof
to bear witness
vsto evidence
  • Formal
29 4.6

Show that something is true, often by signs or by people saying they saw it

is the general act of providing proof, not only by speech
to certify
vsto evidence
  • Formal
3 3.8

To give formal proof that something is true

is the broader act of providing proof without formal attestation
to adduce
vsto evidence
  • Formal
3 9.1

Give reasons or examples to support an idea

is a wider act of supplying proof, not only by citation
to abduce
vsto evidence
  • Formal
9.9

To give evidence that supports an idea or conclusion

is the general provision of proof, not limited to inference support
to buttress a claim
vsto evidence
  • Formal
6.7

To give more evidence or reasons to make a claim stronger

is the broader act of providing proof, not just strengthening
to circumstantiate
vsto evidence
9.9

To give facts or details to show that something is true

is the general act of providing proof, possibly more direct

Antonyms

to deny
∞ 2.0

To say that something is not true

to conceal
282 3.7

To hide something so others cannot see or find it

Idioms

in evidence
12 4.4

Easily seen or noticed

Phrasal Verbs

to mutilate evidence
8.9

To destroy evidence on purpose to stop a police investigation

to obliterate the evidence
  • NSFW
8.1

Destroy all signs that show something happened

to weigh up the evidence
  • UK
4.5

To carefully look at all the evidence before deciding

Compounds

circumstantial evidence
  • Specialized
33 6.7

Proof that does not directly show something but points to it from other facts

direct evidence
  • Specialized
18 3.2

Proof that clearly shows a fact is true, such as an eyewitness report

state's evidence
  • Specialized
11 8.3

An accomplice gives testimony to the prosecution in return for a lighter sentence

corroborating evidence
  • Formal
8 6.1

Something that supports and confirms an earlier statement or fact

rule of evidence
  • Formal
5 8.4

A law about what information can be used as proof in a court case

key evidence
5 3.7

Important proof that helps decide a legal case or argument

hearsay evidence
  • Specialized
3 8.1

Information given in court about what someone else said that courts usually do not allow

indirect evidence
1 5.8

A clue that does not prove a fact directly but makes it seem likely

best evidence rule
  • Formal
1 9.0

A rule that requires showing the original document, photo, or recording in court to prove its content

counter-evidence
1 6.9

Information that goes against a claim

cogent evidence
  • Formal
5.7

Clear and strong information that convinces people it is true

footprint evidence
  • Specialized
5.4

Marks left by feet that show someone was at a place

parol evidence rule
  • Formal
9.9

A rule that stops people using spoken words to change a written contract in court

How Convincing

to prove
∞ 3.1
to establish
  • Formal
319 4.1
to demonstrate
579 3.0
to evidence
  • Formal
46 6.5
to show
∞ 1.0
to indicate
834 2.7
to suggest
∞ 2.1

Surface Forms

evidence infinitive
evidenced past
evidenced past participle
evidencing present participle
evidences third person singular

Etymology

As a verb, evidence also comes from the Latin videre meaning 'to see', so to evidence something is to 'show' or 'make clear' it, which is why we say a fact can 'evidence' a claim.