evidenciamos

Evidenciamos is a Portuguese verb form, corresponding to the first-person plural present indicative of evidenciar. It means to make evident, to demonstrate, or to show clearly. In use, it signals that the speakers and their group are presenting evidence or highlighting a finding in a discussion, analysis, or report.

Etymology and related forms: evidenciar comes from the noun evidência (evidence) and shares a root with Latin words such as evidentia and evidēre, meaning to bring to light. The related noun evidência refers to something that proves or makes something clear, while evidenciar as a verb emphasizes the action of revealing or substantiating.

Usage and contexts: evidenciamos is common in formal and semi-formal writing, including academic articles, technical reports, and legal or journalistic texts. It is a transitive verb and is used with a direct object, often referring to data, results, or factors that prove a point. For example, “O estudo evidenciou uma correlação entre X e Y,” or “Neste relatório, evidenciamos os fatores que influenciam o desempenho.” In everyday language, speakers may substitute with demonstramos, mostramos, or comprovamos for ease of communication.

Synonyms and contrasts: evidenciar, demonstrar, mostrar, comprovar. While evidenciar emphasizes making evidence visible, promoving a clearer understanding, synonyms vary slightly in nuance. The related noun evidência denotes the evidence itself.

See also: evidência, evidenciar, demonstrar, comprovar.