Manifest
/ˈmænɪfest/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo make evident or certain by showing or displaying.
/ˈmænɪfest/
To display or show by one's acts or appearance; to reveal.
The symptoms of the disease began to manifest themselves after a week.
💡 Simply: Manifest means to show something clearly. Think of it like when you're really happy, your smile manifests that feeling for everyone to see!
👶 For kids: To show something so that everyone can see it. Like when you show your drawing to your parents!
More Examples
Her anxiety often manifested as physical ailments.
The company's success manifested in increased profits.
How It's Used
"She manifested her anger by slamming the door."
"The artist's talent began to manifest itself in her early works."
Clearly apparent to the sight or understanding; obvious.
/ˈmænɪfest/
Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.
The injustice was manifest to everyone.
💡 Simply: When something is manifest, it's super obvious! Like a rainbow after a storm; you can't miss it.
👶 For kids: When something is very easy to see or understand. Like if you're wearing a bright red shirt!
More Examples
His dislike for the project was manifest in his refusal to participate.
The truth was manifest, though some chose to ignore it.
How It's Used
"The evidence was manifest and undeniable."
"It was a manifest error in judgment."
A list of passengers or goods on a ship, aircraft, or train.
/ˈmænɪfest/
A list of passengers or cargo for a ship or aircraft.
The customs officer examined the manifest carefully.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're going on a field trip. The manifest is like the list that tells the teacher who is on the bus and all the kids that are supposed to go.
👶 For kids: A list of people or things that are supposed to be on a plane or boat!
More Examples
The pilot reviewed the manifest before beginning the flight.
The missing cargo was not listed on the manifest.
How It's Used
"The ship's manifest listed all the cargo on board."
"The airline checked the passenger manifest before takeoff."
Synonyms
Demonstrate
Display
Exhibit
Apparent
Clear
Distinct
Evident
Inventory
List
Idioms & expressions
manifest destiny
The belief that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent.
"The concept of manifest destiny fueled westward expansion in the 19th century."
From Latin *manifestus* meaning 'plainly apparent', 'evident', from *manus* (hand) + *festus* (struck, as if by hand), indicating something obvious or tangible.
Used since the 16th century, initially as an adjective meaning 'clear' or 'obvious'. Its noun usage, particularly relating to shipping, gained prominence later.
Memory tip
Imagine you have a hidden talent; when you perform, you *manifest* it to everyone.