Definition

1. 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

1. a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)
   • there were violent demonstrations against the war
2. expression without words
   • tears are an expression of grief
   • the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition
3. an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit)
4. a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing
   • a manifestation of disease
5. a clear appearance
   • a manifestation of great emotion