Manifest: meaning, definitions and examples

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manifest

[ ˈman.ɪ.fest ]

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political

A public declaration of intentions, motives, or views, issued by a government, organization, or individual.

Synonyms

declaration, proclamation, statement

Examples of usage

The government issued a manifesto outlining their plans for the upcoming year.
The manifesto called for social justice and equality for all citizens.

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action

To display or show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance; demonstrate.

Synonyms

display, exhibit, show

Examples of usage

She manifested great courage in the face of danger.
His actions manifested his true intentions.

Translations

Translations of the word "manifest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manifesto

🇮🇳 घोषणापत्र

🇩🇪 Manifest

🇮🇩 manifes

🇺🇦 маніфест

🇵🇱 manifest

🇯🇵 マニフェスト

🇫🇷 manifeste

🇪🇸 manifiesto

🇹🇷 beyanname

🇰🇷 선언문

🇸🇦 بيان

🇨🇿 manifest

🇸🇰 manifest

🇨🇳 宣言

🇸🇮 manifest

🇮🇸 yfirlýsing

🇰🇿 манифест

🇬🇪 მანიფესტი

🇦🇿 manifest

🇲🇽 manifiesto

Word origin

The word 'manifest' comes from the Latin word 'manifestus', which means 'evident' or 'clearly apprehensible'. It was first recorded in English in the late 16th century. The concept of a 'manifest' as a public declaration of intentions or views has been used in various political contexts throughout history, notably in the context of government statements or party platforms.