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10 Language-to-English DictionariesManifest
/ˈmæn.ɪ.fest/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To make clear or evident to the eye or the mind; to show plainly.
"The tension in the room began to manifest in subtle ways." - 2
To bring into existence or reality through focused thought, intention, or action.
"She believes she can manifest her dreams into reality through positive thinking."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin manifestus, composed of manus (hand) and -festus (hit or caught), originally meaning 'caught by the hand' or palpable. Over time, it evolved into Middle French and Middle English to signify anything clear, obvious, or plainly apparent to the eye or mind.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Manifest" is said worldwide
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manifester
Transliteration: /ma.ni.fɛs.te/
"Leurs inquiétudes se sont manifestées dès le début."
manifestieren
Transliteration: /mani.fɛsˈtiːʁən/
"Die Symptome können sich in verschiedenen Formen manifestieren."
manifestare
Transliteration: /ma.ni.fesˈta.re/
"Il bambino ha iniziato a manifestare i primi segni di stanchezza."
manifestar
Transliteration: /ma.ni.fesˈtaɾ/
"Los empleados decidieron manifestar su descontento."
manifestar
Transliteration: /ma.ni.fesˈtaɾ/
"Ele quis manifestar sua opinião sobre o assunto."
प्रकट करना
Transliteration: prakat karna
"उसने अपनी भावनाओं को प्रकट करना शुरू कर दिया।"
表现
Transliteration: biǎoxiàn
"压力往往会在身体上表现出来。"
나타내다
Transliteration: natanaeda
"그는 자신의 감정을 숨기지 않고 나타내었다."
表す
Transliteration: あらわす
"彼女は感謝の気持ちを言葉で表した。"
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