manifestation
/,mænifes'teiʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A clear or obvious display or expression of something: A manifestation is an event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies a feeling, idea, quality, or condition, making it evident.
- An appearance or occurrence, especially of something abstract or spiritual: A manifestation can refer to the act of becoming visible or present, often in a tangible or perceptible form.
Examples of Usage
- As a clear display or expression:
- Her smile was a clear manifestation of her joy.
- The protests were a manifestation of public discontent with the policy.
- As an appearance or occurrence:
- Some believe a ghostly manifestation haunts the old house.
- The rash is a common manifestation of this allergic reaction.
Advanced Usage
- In a spiritual or philosophical context: Refers to the materialization of an idea, energy, or spirit.
- The medium claimed the writing was a manifestation from the other side.
- In law or formal documents: Can refer to a document that lists cargo or passengers.
- The ship's manifestation was submitted to customs.
Variants and Related Words
- Manifest (verb): To show something clearly, typically a feeling or quality, through one's actions or appearance.
- He manifested great courage during the crisis.
- Manifest (adjective): Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.
- His guilt was manifest to everyone in the room.
Synonyms
- Expression: The process of making known one's thoughts or feelings.
- Demonstration: A public meeting or march expressing protest or support.
- Indication: A sign or piece of information that suggests something.
- Embodiment: A tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling.
Related Phrases
- Physical manifestation: A symptom or sign that appears on the body.
- Fatigue is a physical manifestation of stress.
- To come to manifestation: To become apparent or visible.
- After years of work, his vision finally came to manifestation.
Related Idioms
- A manifestation of power: An event or action that clearly displays strength or authority.
- The military parade was a manifestation of the nation's power.
Noun
- a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)
- there were violent demonstrations against the war
- expression without words
- tears are an expression of grief
- the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition
- an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit)
- a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing
- a manifestation of disease
- a clear appearance
- a manifestation of great emotion