evidence

[ev-i-duhns] / ˈɛv ɪ dəns /

NOUN

proof

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clue confirmation data deposition documentation indication information sign testimony witness

STRONG

affirmation attestation averment clincher corroboration cue declaration demonstration dope goods gospel grabber grounds index info manifestation mark substantiation symptom testament testimonial token

WEAK

cincher indicia significant smoking gun

Antonyms

STRONG

concealment denial hiding

WEAK

contradiction disproof heresay refutation

VERB

prove

Synonyms

STRONGEST

demonstrate evince illustrate indicate manifest signify testify to

STRONG

attest bespeak betoken confirm connote denote designate display exhibit expose mark proclaim reveal show witness

WEAK

ostend

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal hide obscure

STRONG

cover deny veto

WEAK

contradict disprove refute

Example Sentences

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Over the past two decades, researchers supporting this idea have gathered multiple lines of evidence.

From Science Daily

Despite their modest appearance, these plants can provide critical evidence in criminal investigations.

From Science Daily

They combined several lines of evidence to build a detailed picture of the event.

From Science Daily

Across international markets, there is evidence of an improving backdrop.

From Barron's

He cautions that there's no evidence they offer performance gains, no matter what the marketing claims.

From BBC