manifest — clear or obvious to the eye or mind
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: clear or obvious to the eye or mind
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmænɪfest/
Example Sentences
- His nervousness was manifest when he spilled coffee on his shirt during the job interview.
- The student's lack of preparation manifested itself in his blank stare at the exam paper.
- Her artistic talent manifested early when she drew perfect portraits at age five.
manifest
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmænɪfest/]
clear or obvious to the eye or mind
Her smile manifested the joy she had been trying to hide.
Her determination manifested itself through every confident step she took. (🙈 Hidden + 👁️ Visible → Manifest = making something hidden become clearly visible.)
Manifest the plan, from a whisper to a grand stand — what was hidden now expands across the land.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'manifestus' meaning 'clear, obvious, or palpable,' possibly derived from 'manus' (hand) and 'festus' (struck), suggesting something 'struck by hand' or made clear by hand.
Breakdown
manus (hand) + festus (struck) = manifestus (clear, obvious) → manifest
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His nervousness was manifest when he spilled coffee on his shirt during the job interview.”
“The student's lack of preparation manifested itself in his blank stare at the exam paper.”
“Her artistic talent manifested early when she drew perfect portraits at age five.”
“The ghost's presence was manifest by the mysterious floating sandwiches in the kitchen.”
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