manifest
/ˈmænɪfest/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmænɪfest/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈma-nə-ˌfest/ (ame, mw) · /ˈmæn.ɪ.fest/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmæn.ə.fest/ (ame, ipa)
manifest — verb
- manifestpresent simple I / you / we / they
- manifestshe / she / it
- manifestedpast simple
- manifesting-ing form
1. to make a feeling, quality, or attitude clear and obvious through your actions o
to make a feeling, quality, or attitude clear and obvious through your actions or appearance, so that other people can notice it without being told
Asher manifested great courage when he stood up for his classmate against the bullies.
manifest + noun (abstract quality)
The crowd's excitement manifested itself in loud cheers as the singer walked on stage.
reflexive pattern: manifest itself/themselves
Nala's paintings manifest a deep love for the natural world around her.
The research manifested a clear connection between sleep quality and memory performance.
Christopher manifested leadership skills by guiding the team through a difficult project.
- show
more everyday; less formal than 'manifest'
- demonstrate
emphasizes proving or making clear through evidence or action
- display
highlights intentional showing, often to an audience
- reveal
suggests making something hidden become known
文法句型
manifest + noun phrase
manifest itself/themselves
be manifested in
用法筆記
Often used in formal or written contexts. The reflexive pattern ('manifest itself/themselves') is common when describing abstract things becoming visible through concrete signs.
常見錯誤
2. to become clear, visible, or easy to notice without anyone deliberately making i
to become clear, visible, or easy to notice without anyone deliberately making it happen — used especially for symptoms, qualities, talents, or patterns that naturally emerge
The first symptoms of the illness manifested several days after Quan returned from his trip.
symptoms manifest — medical context
Her musical talent manifested early — she could play tunes by ear at age three.
Cultural differences often manifest in the way people greet each other across societies.
The cracks in the old wall manifested only after the heavy spring rains began.
A new strain of the virus has manifested in several countries across Southeast Asia.
文法句型
manifest in/as
begin to manifest
manifest at + time
用法筆記
The subject is the thing that appears (symptoms, talents, patterns), not a person. Common in medical writing ('symptoms manifest'), developmental contexts ('a talent manifests'), and discussions of social patterns.
常見錯誤
3. to picture a desired outcome or personal goal as already achieved through techni
to picture a desired outcome or personal goal as already achieved through techniques like visualization and positive affirmations, which are believed to draw that outcome into your life
Eri has been manifesting a promotion at work by writing down her goals every morning.
manifest + concrete goal (promotion)
Theo visualized himself shaking hands with the CEO and got the job a month later.
concrete goal: manifest + job outcome
Walid tried manifesting a new flat by making a vision board of his ideal home.
The coach taught athletes to manifest success by picturing the finish line first.
Saira swears she manifested her dream job through daily affirmations and focused intention.
文法句型
manifest + noun phrase (goal/desire)
try manifesting + noun phrase
用法筆記
This is a modern, informal sense connected to self-help and spirituality movements. Avoid using it in formal academic writing. The older formal senses (show clearly, become apparent) are preferred in professional contexts.
常見錯誤
manifest — adjective
- manifestpositive
- more manifestcomparative
- most manifestsuperlative
1. clear and easy to see, notice, or understand, without needing any explanation or
clear and easy to see, notice, or understand, without needing any explanation or proof
There was a manifest lack of preparation in Tomás's presentation to the board.
attributive: manifest + noun (abstract quality)
Kevin's happiness was manifest when he opened the letter from the university.
predicative: be manifest
The region's inequality is manifest in the poor housing of its people.
The quality difference between the fabrics was manifest the moment Élise touched them.
The judge described the error as a manifest injustice that had to be corrected immediately.
- obvious
more common in everyday speech; less formal than 'manifest'
- evident
similar formality, suggests something can be figured out from the evidence
- clear
the most general and common word; covers most situations
- apparent
suggests something seems true based on what is visible, though not necessarily proven
文法句型
manifest + noun
be manifest
be manifest in
make manifest
用法筆記
More formal than 'obvious' or 'clear.' Often used to emphasize the strength of a quality, especially in negative contexts ('manifest injustice,' 'manifest failure'). Frequently used in legal and formal writing.
常見錯誤
manifest — noun
- manifestsingular
- manifestsplural
1. an official document listing the people, cargo, or goods carried by a ship, airc
an official document listing the people, cargo, or goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, used for customs and record-keeping
The ship's manifest recorded 250 passengers and several tons of medical supplies bound for the island.
possessive: ship's manifest
Customs officers compared the cargo manifest with the actual goods inside each container.
compound noun: cargo manifest
Iris checked the flight manifest to confirm the names of all crew members on board.
The captain signed the cargo manifest before the ship left the port.
Mia studied the passenger manifest to see which seat had been assigned to her.
文法句型
the + noun + manifest
manifest + of + noun
用法筆記
A technical term in shipping, aviation, and customs. Not used in everyday conversation. The passenger manifest is distinct from a ticket or boarding pass — it is the official list maintained by the carrier.