manifest
/ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/
Group 20Difficulty 1/3
Definitions
- (adjective)
- Clear or obvious to the eye or mind GRE
- (verb)
- To display or show a quality or feeling by one's actions GRE
Example in Context
The need for infrastructure investment was manifest to anyone who drove on the crumbling highways or crossed the aging bridges.
Synonyms
showdisplayreveal
Etymology
Originating from Latin meaning 'to make clear by hand', it signifies clarity.
- manus (Latin) — hand
Memory Aid
🎉Sounds like “man if fest”
At the fest, this MAN’s intentions are so clear, you can MANIFEST your own fun!
Visual Association
🔍A detective holding a magnifying glass, revealing secrets that are clearly MANIFEST.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “manifest” mean on the GRE?
manifest (adjective) means “Clear or obvious to the eye or mind”. The need for infrastructure investment was manifest to anyone who drove on the crumbling highways or crossed the aging bridges.
How to remember “manifest” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “manifest” sounds like “man if fest”. At the fest, this MAN’s intentions are so clear, you can MANIFEST your own fun!
What are synonyms for “manifest”?
Common synonyms: show, display, reveal.