a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane
"The captain had to present the manifest to customs officials before the plane could depart."
A list or invoice of the passengers or goods being carried by a commercial vehicle or ship.
"The customs officer checked the manifest to verify that all declared cargo matched the items on the ship."
In plain English: A manifest is an official list of everything on a ship, plane, or truck that shows what items are being transported and who owns them.
"The manifest was checked to ensure all luggage had been loaded onto the flight."
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
"His high fever attested to his illness"
"The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"
"This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"
To show plainly; to make to appear distinctly, usually to the mind; to put beyond question or doubt; to display; to exhibit.
"The new evidence clearly manifested his guilt in court."
In plain English: To manifest something means to make it appear by focusing your thoughts on creating it.
"The stress from work started to manifest itself in frequent headaches."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
"the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields"
"evident hostility"
"manifest disapproval"
"patent advantages"
"made his meaning plain"
"it is plain that he is no reactionary"
"in plain view"
"a palpable lie"
Evident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived.
"The storm clouds gathered above, making the approaching rain manifest before a single drop fell."
In plain English: Manifest means something that is clearly visible and easy to see.
"The manifest symptoms of his illness made him look very pale and tired."
Usage: Use "manifest" as an adjective before nouns like symptoms or signs when something is clearly visible and undeniable. Avoid confusing it with the verb form in this position, which would incorrectly suggest that the noun itself is performing the action of appearing.
The word manifest comes from the Latin manifestus, which originally meant "palpable." It is formed from manus ("hand") and a root related to striking, reflecting the idea of something that can be grasped or made clear.