verb

manifest

to show, to reveal, to appear

She manifested a clear interest in the subject.

She manifested a clear interest in the subject.

The illness manifests itself in several ways.

The illness manifests itself in several ways.

((sth.)) to show (sth.) clearly She manifested a clear interest in the subject.

((itself)) ((in sth.)) to appear or become noticeable The illness manifests itself in several ways.

Synonyms: display, show, reveal, demonstrate

From Latin 'manifestus' (clear, evident), from 'manus' (hand) + '-festus' (struck).

Think of a magician making something 'manifest' or appear from their hand ('manus').

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