I. ˈma-nə-ˌfest adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French manifeste, from Latin manifestus caught in the act, flagrant, obvious, perhaps from manus + -festus (akin to Latin in festus hostile)
Date: 14th century
1. : readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sight
2. : easily understood or recognized by the mind : obvious
Synonyms: see evident
• man·i·fest·ly adverb
II. transitive verb
Date: 14th century
: to make evident or certain by showing or displaying
Synonyms: see show
• man·i·fest·er noun
III. noun
Date: 1561
1. : manifestation , indication
2. : manifesto
3. : a list of passengers or an invoice of cargo for a vehicle (as a ship or plane)