Manifest

/ˈmænɪˌfɛst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A list of cargo or passengers on a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.

The ship's manifest detailed all the goods being transported.

verb

To display or show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance; to demonstrate.

Her sadness was manifest in her gloomy expression.

To become clear or obvious.

The difficulty of the project began to manifest after the first few weeks.

adjective

Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

His manifest talent for music was evident from a young age.

Easily understood or recognized.

There was a manifest lack of interest in the proposal.

From Latin 'manifestus' meaning 'clear, evident'.

manifest destiny

The 19th-century doctrine that it was the divine right of the United States to expand its territory.

manifest chaos

A situation that clearly exhibits disorganization or disorder.

manifest intentions

To clearly express one's motives or purposes.

manifestation

The act of making something apparent or clear.

manifester

One who manifests; a person who brings something into reality.

To make something happen through positive thinking.

I'm going to manifest my dream job by visualizing it every day.

To bring something into reality simply by believing in it.

She believes she can manifest a better life.