e·vince (
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tr.v. e·vinced, e·vinc·ing, e·vinc·es
To show or demonstrate clearly; manifest: evince distaste by grimacing.
[Latin 
vincere, to prevail, prove; see evict.]
e·vinci·ble adj.
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evince – give expression to; “She showed her disappointment”
sneer – express through a scornful smile; “she sneered her contempt”
convey – make known; pass on, of information; “She conveyed the message to me”
burst out – give sudden release to an expression; “We burst out laughing”; “‘I hate you,’ she burst out”
imply – suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
give – manifest or show; “This student gives promise of real creativity”; “The office gave evidence of tampering”
exude – make apparent by one’s mood or behavior; “She exudes great confidence”
give vent, vent, ventilate – give expression or utterance to; “She vented her anger”; “The graduates gave vent to cheers”
menace – express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture; “he menaced the bank manager with a stick”
beam – express with a beaming face or smile; “he beamed his approval”
smile – express with a smile; “She smiled her thanks”
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