manifest
gb/mˈænɪfˌɛst/ us/mˈænɪfˌɛst/
B2
English
~ 3700
nyilvánvaló, egyértelmű, megmutatkozik, jelentkezik, tanúsít, rakományjegyzék, utaslista
B2
1
nyilvánvaló
B2
egyértelmű
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is manifest
Her disappointment was manifest in her expression.
The benefits of the new policy are manifest.
It was manifest that he had no interest in the project.
Learner examples
It is manifest that she is tired.
The problem was manifest to everyone.
His joy was manifest when he won.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'manifest' with 'manifestation', which is a noun referring to an event or sign of something.
Meaning
clear and obvious
Collocations
manifest injustice
|manifest error
|manifest truth
|manifest failure
Synonyms
obvious (More common in everyday speech; less formal than 'manifest'.)
|
evident (Similar in meaning but slightly more formal than 'obvious'.)
Antonyms
hidden (Opposite in that something is not visible or clear.)
|
unclear (Opposite in that something is difficult to understand.)
Themes
communication
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Easy to see or understand.
Easily perceived or understood; obvious to the eye or mind.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
to manifest [something]
He manifested great skill in handling the crisis.
Nagy hozzáértést tanúsított a válság kezelése során.
The illness first manifested itself with a high fever.
A betegség először magas lázzal jelentkezett.
She manifests an extraordinary talent for music.
Learner examples
He manifested his anger by shouting.
A haragja abban mutatkozott meg, hogy kiabált.
The disease manifested itself quickly.
A betegség gyorsan jelentkezett.
She manifested her love by helping him.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'manifest' incorrectly for physical appearance changes instead of attitudes or qualities.
Meaning
to show clearly
Collocations
manifest symptoms
|manifest anger
|manifest interest
Synonyms
display (Common in both formal and informal contexts; broader usage.)
|
exhibit (Often used for deliberate or public showing.)
Antonyms
conceal (Opposite in that it involves hiding rather than showing.)
Themes
communication
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To show a feeling or quality clearly by what you do or say.
To display or demonstrate a quality, feeling, or fact clearly through actions or appearance.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
utaslista
B2
The captain checked the passenger manifest before departure.
A kapitány indulás előtt ellenőrizte az utaslistát.
Customs officers inspected the ship's manifest.
A vámtisztek átnézték a hajó rakományjegyzékét.
The flight manifest listed 120 passengers.
Learner examples
The ship's manifest showed 200 people.
A hajó utaslistáján 200 ember szerepelt.
They looked at the flight manifest.
Megnézték a járat utaslistáját.
The truck's manifest listed all the boxes.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'manifesto', which is a public declaration of beliefs or policies.
Meaning
list of cargo or passengers
Collocations
flight manifest
|ship manifest
|cargo manifest
Synonyms
inventory (A general list of items, not specific to transport.)
Themes
transportation
|business
|travel
Definition
A written list of all the goods or people on a ship, plane, or other vehicle.
An official document listing the cargo, passengers, and crew of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
Grammar
Dictionary form
manifest
IPA
GB/mˈænɪfˌɛst/
US/mˈænɪfˌɛst/
Syllables & stress
mani - fest (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (mani)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: manifest
Noun
- Base: manifest
- Plural: manifests
Verb
- Base: manifest
- 3rd Person Singular: manifests
- Present Participle: manifesting
- Past: manifested
Word family
Forms
manifests
noun
manifesting
verb
manifested
verb
Core family
manifestation
noun B2
manifestly
adverb C1
Related words
manifesto
noun B2
Expressions
manifest destiny
1/mˈænɪfˌɛst dˈɛstɪni/
fixed phrase
formal
19th‑century US expansion belief
A 19th‑century idea in the United States that the country had a natural right and duty to grow and take land across North America.
Examples
- School textbooks often describe how the idea of manifest destiny influenced U.S. expansion to the West.
- Many politicians used manifest destiny to justify taking new territories.
- Modern historians criticize manifest destiny as a way to excuse war and taking land from others.
manifest destiny
2/mˈænɪfˌɛst dˈɛstɪni/
fixed phrase
historical
belief in inevitable expansion
A 19th-century belief in the US that it was right and certain for the country to expand across North America.
Examples
- Manifest Destiny was used to justify westward expansion in the United States.
- The idea of Manifest Destiny influenced American foreign policy.