What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
evince
Example
Her smile evinced her happiness. [evinced: past tense]
Example
The data evinces a clear trend towards increased sales. [evinces: present tense]
demonstrate
Example
The experiment demonstrated the effectiveness of the new drug. [demonstrated: past tense]
Example
The teacher will demonstrate how to solve the math problem on the board. [demonstrate: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Demonstrate is more commonly used than evince in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between evince and demonstrate?
Demonstrate is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while evince is more formal and less commonly used.
