I. man ‧ i ‧ fest 1 /ˈmænəfest, ˈmænɪfest/ BrE AmE verb [transitive] formal
1 . to show a feeling, attitude etc:
The shareholders have manifested their intention to sell the shares.
manifest something in/as/through something
A dog’s protective instincts are manifested in increased alertness.
2 . manifest itself to appear or to become easy to see:
His illness began to manifest itself at around this time.
II. manifest 2 BrE AmE adjective formal
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: manifestus 'seized by the hand' ]
plain and easy to see SYN obvious , patent :
a manifest error of judgment
be made/become manifest (=be clearly shown)
Their devotion to God is made manifest in ritual prayer.
—manifestly adverb :
a manifestly unfair system
III. manifest 3 BrE AmE noun [countable]
a list of passengers or goods carried on a ship, plane, or train:
the ship’s cargo manifest