manifest Definition

manifest
verb manifested, manifesting

formal:
1. To show or display something clearly.

Example: a patient manifesting all the classic symptoms
Thesaurus: display, show, exhibit, disclose, reveal, demonstrate, prove, establish, illustrate; Antonym: hide.
2. To reveal or declare itself.

Example: His frustration manifested itself in an uncharacteristic, angry outburst
Form: manifest itself (usually)
3. To be evidence or proof of something.

Example: an act which manifested his sincerity

adj

1. Easily seen or perceived; obvious.

Example: a manifest lie
Thesaurus: clear, visible, apparent, patent, plain, conspicuous, distinct, evident, glaring, salient, obvious, palpable, unmistakable, noticeable; Antonym: unclear, obscure.
2. psychol.
Said of the content of a dream: that is remembered by the dreamer on waking. Opposite of latent.

noun

1. A customs document that gives details of a ship or aircraft, its cargo and its destination.
2. A passenger list, for an aeroplane, etc.

Derivative: manifestable
adj

Derivative: manifestly
adverb

Obviously; undoubtedly.

Etymology: 14c: from Latin manifestare, from manifestus clearly visible or evident.