verb

manifest

to show, to reveal, to appear, to demonstrate

The symptoms of the disease manifested themselves.

The symptoms of the disease manifested themselves.

She manifested a clear interest in the subject.

She manifested a clear interest in the subject.

to manifest ((sth.)) to show a quality or feeling He manifested signs of depression.

to manifest itself to appear or become noticeable The problem manifested itself in many ways.

Synonyms: display, show, reveal, demonstrate; Antonyms: hide, conceal

From Latin 'manifestus' meaning 'obvious', from 'manus' (hand) + 'festus' (struck). The idea is something so clear you can touch it.

Imagine a magician making something 'manifest' or appear out of thin air.

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