verb

manifest

/ˈmænɪfɛst/ · say it: MAN·uh·fest

clear and obvious to the eye or mind

In Formal & Academic

In more detail

1. (verb) to show or display something clearly; to make something obvious or evident

2. (verb) to appear or become visible

3. (adjective) clearly visible or obvious; easy to perceive

Examples

1. Her talent for music manifests in her beautiful performances.
2. The disease manifests as a rash on the skin.
3. The problem is manifest to everyone in the room.

How to use manifest

As a verb, manifest means to make something evident or to appear visibly, often used when something becomes apparent or expresses itself outwardly. As an adjective, it is formal and means obviously or clearly apparent. It is more formal than 'show' or 'display' and frequently appears in academic, psychological, and philosophical contexts.

Common phrases

manifest itself
manifest symptoms
manifest clearly
manifest in behavior
manifest destiny
manifest a desire

Synonyms

display · reveal · show · demonstrate · exhibit

Opposites

conceal · hide · obscure

Word family

manifestation · manifest (noun) · manifestly · manifesto

A common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse manifest (to show/display) with 'manifest as' (to appear in the form of); both are correct but the latter specifically indicates how something appears or takes shape.

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