Synonyms of manifest

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adjective

ˈma-nə-ˌfest 

as in evident

not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation

despite his manifest lack of leadership skills, the shift supervisor managed to keep his position

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evident
• apparent
• obvious
• unmistakable
• clear
• distinct
• straightforward
• visible
• lucid
• palpable
• broad
• decided
• simple
• unambiguous
• transparent
• unequivocal
• ringing
• crystal clear
• plain
• clear-cut
• luminous
• perspicuous
• noticeable
• tangible
• patent
• intelligible
• pellucid
• explicit
• comprehensible
• barefaced
• unambivalent
• bald
• understandable
• nonambiguous
• bright-line
• open-and-shut
• luculent
• observable
• knowable
• recognizable
• cognizable
• overt
• perceptible
• appreciable
• bald-faced
• discernible
• discernable
• uncomplicated
• tidy
• undisguised
• digestible
• self-evident
• graspable
• comprehendible
• sensible
• fathomable
• self-explanatory
• legible
• readable
• cognoscible
• clean-cut
• trenchant
• decipherable
• clean
• black-and-white
• well-defined
• fair

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ambiguous
• mysterious
• unclear
• obscure
• dark
• indistinct
• clouded
• cryptic
• enigmatic
• equivocal
• incomprehensible
• unfathomable
• unintelligible
• unknowable
• unapparent
• imperceptible
• indecipherable
• enigmatical
• subtle
• impalpable
• vague
• indeterminate
• inappreciable
• unclarified
• obfuscated
• indefinite
• nonobvious
• gray
• insensible
• nebulous
• grey
• slippery
• imprecise
• cloudy
• sketchy
• hazy
• indiscernible
• illegible
• misty
• murky
• noncommittal
• unreadable
• gauzy
• undecipherable

manifest

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verb

1

as in to reveal

to make known (something abstract) through outward signs

a frustration that is often manifested by a minor facial tic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reveal
• display
• show
• demonstrate
• betray
• evince
• expose
• communicate
• declare
• bespeak
• give away
• disclose
• sound
• proclaim
• uncover
• announce
• bare
• advertise
• publicize
• unbosom
• broadcast
• air
• project
• uncloak
• blaze
• placard
• trumpet

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misrepresent
• belie
• distort
• falsify
• disguise
• twist
• conceal
• camouflage
• hide
• obscure
• gloss (over)
• cover
• veil
• garble
• mask
• varnish
• gild
• occlude
• whitewash
• counterfeit

2

as in to embody

to represent in visible form

graduates of the military academies manifest, we hope, the best that this country has to offer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embody
• express
• incorporate
• body
• symbolize
• exemplify
• illustrate
• realize
• incarnate
• materialize
• personalize
• personify
• epitomize
• externalize
• instantiate
• actualize
• substantiate
• typify
• concretize
• objectify
• image

manifest

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noun

1

as in index

Related Words

• index
• agenda
• compilation
• enumeration
• docket
• directory
• compendium
• bibliography
• list
• inventory
• roll call
• catalogue
• catalogue raisonné
• register
• payroll
• roll
• listing
• glossary
• catalog
• schedule
• checklist
• registry
• roster
• menu
• calendar
• table
• timetable
• chronology
• canon

2

as in loading

Related Words

• loading
• load
• cargo
• burden
• lading
• freight
• payload
• package
• shipment
• bundle
• draft
• haul
• parcel
• packet
• pack
• weight
• bale
• body
• bulk
• carload
• boatload
• mass
• overload
• ballast
• truckload
• trainload
• shipload
• wagonload
• surcharge
• consignment
• deadweight

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective manifest contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of manifest are apparent, clear, distinct, evident, obvious, patent, and plain. While all these words mean "readily perceived or apprehended," manifest implies an external display so evident that little or no inference is required.

manifest hostility

How do apparent and evident relate to one another, in the sense of manifest?

Apparent is very close to evident except that it may imply more conscious exercise of inference.

for no apparent reason

When could clear be used to replace manifest?

The words clear and manifest can be used in similar contexts, but clear implies an absence of anything that confuses the mind or obscures the pattern.

a clear explanation

In what contexts can distinct take the place of manifest?

The meanings of distinct and manifest largely overlap; however, distinct implies such sharpness of outline or definition that no unusual effort to see or hear or comprehend is required.

a distinct refusal

When might evident be a better fit than manifest?

While in some cases nearly identical to manifest, evident implies presence of visible signs that lead one to a definite conclusion.

an evident fondness for sweets

Where would obvious be a reasonable alternative to manifest?

While the synonyms obvious and manifest are close in meaning, obvious implies such ease in discovering that it often suggests conspicuousness or little need for perspicacity in the observer.

the obvious solution

When can patent be used instead of manifest?

The words patent and manifest are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, patent applies to a cause, effect, or significant feature that is clear and unmistakable once attention has been directed to it.

patent defects

When is plain a more appropriate choice than manifest?

Although the words plain and manifest have much in common, plain suggests lack of intricacy, complexity, or elaboration.

her feelings about him are plain

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of manifest

Adjective

Symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, difficulty sleeping, hypervigilance and detachment manifest differently from person to person. —Erica Zurek, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025

Every leader has the opportunity to assess their strength of character relative to the 11 dimensions and to understand whether what could be a virtue manifests as a deficient (underdeveloped) or an excess (unsupported) vice, which could compromise judgment and well-being. —Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

Verb

The nearness of God’s grace and God’s love is surely manifest in the election of a Holy Father whose origins are from somewhere that to many may seem unlikely and even miraculous. —Mark R. Francis, Time, 10 May 2025

Despite manifest flaws, U.S. political and economic systems retain enormous strength. —Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 2 May 2025

Noun

Though it's most commonly observed in people with ADHD, Sarkis said, time blindness can manifest in anyone with impairment in executive functions stemming from the frontal lobe area of their brain, which is responsible for personality, judgment, self-control and more. —Charles Trepany, USA Today, 30 June 2025

In adult romantic relationships, this manifests as personal space being mistaken for rejection, and sameness being conflated with intimacy. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025