Manifest Definition & Meaning
manifest
- adjective
- 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"
- noun
- a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane
- verb
- 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"
- record in a ship's manifest; "each passenger must be manifested"
- reveal its presence or make an appearance; "the ghost manifests each year on the same day"
"Manifest" in song lyrics
See how manifest is used in real songs:
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"For bringing life and love and peace and harmony, will manifest"
Akbar — Driftin' Thru Space -
"Got it made with the words that I manifest"
Apathy — That Ol' Boom Bap -
"Like the knowledge and wisdom, I manifest"
Erykah Badu — Ye Yo
Words that rhyme with manifest
Usage tips for "manifest"
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- What does manifest mean?
- 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" a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness
- What part of speech is manifest?
- Manifest is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does manifest have?
- Manifest has 5 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).