manifest

man·i·fest (m

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adj.

Clearly apparent to the sight or understanding; obvious. See Synonyms at apparent.

tr.v. man·i·fest·ed, man·i·fest·ing, man·i·fests

1. To show or demonstrate plainly; reveal: "Mercedes . . . manifested the chaotic abandonment of hysteria" Jack London.

2. To be evidence of; prove.

a. To record in a ship's manifest.

b. To display or present a manifest of (cargo).

1. A list of cargo or passengers carried on a ship or plane.

2. An invoice of goods carried on a truck or train.

3. A list of railroad cars according to owner and location.

[Middle English manifeste, from Old French, from Latin manufestus, manifestus, caught in the act, blatant, obvious; see g^whedh- in Indo-European roots.]

mani·festly adv.

manifest

Adjective

easily noticed, obvious

Verb

1. to reveal or display: an additional symptom now manifested itself

2. to show by the way one behaves: he manifested great personal bravery

3. (of a disembodied spirit) to appear in visible form

Noun

1. a customs document containing particulars of a ship and its cargo

2. a list of the cargo and passengers on an aeroplane [Latin manifestus plain]

manifestation n

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun	1.	manifest - a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument - (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
Verb	1.	manifest - provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness" attest, certify, evidence, demonstrate authenticate - establish the authenticity of something attest - establish or verify the usage of; "This word is not attested until 1993" reflect - give evidence of the quality of; "The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student" reflect - give evidence of a certain behavior; "His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him" notarise, notarize - authenticate as a notary; "We had to have the signature notarized" bear witness, evidence, testify, prove, show - provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence" condemn - demonstrate the guilt of (someone); "Her strange behavior condemned her"
	2.	manifest - record in a ship's manifest; "each passenger must be manifested" record, enter, put down - make a record of; set down in permanent form
	3.	manifest - reveal its presence or make an appearance; "the ghost manifests each year on the same day" appear - come into sight or view; "He suddenly appeared at the wedding"; "A new star appeared on the horizon"
Adj.	1.	manifest - clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment; "the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields"; "evident hostility"; "manifest disapproval"; "patent advantages"; "made his meaning plain"; "it is plain that he is no reactionary"; "in plain view" apparent, evident, plain, unmistakable, patent obvious - easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; "obvious errors"