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manifest

[/ˈmænɪfest/ (verb/adj) /ˈmænɪfɛst/ (noun)]
verb/adjective/nounmasculine (noun only)pl: manifests (noun)
manifestar (verb); manifesto/evidente (adjective); manifesto (noun)
1. To display, show, or demonstrate clearly
Her talent was manifest in her performance.
Seu talento se manifestou em sua apresentação.
2. To become apparent or visible
The disease began to manifest in early childhood.
A doença começou a se manifestar na infância.
3. Clearly visible or obvious
It was manifest that he was lying.
Era evidente/manifesto que ele estava mentindo.
4. A list of passengers, cargo, or contents of a ship or aircraft
Check the cargo manifest before loading.
Verifique o manifesto de carga antes de carregar.
5. A public declaration of principles or intentions
The party released a political manifest.
O partido lançou um manifesto político.
Synonyms
displaydemonstrateshowexhibitapparentobviousevidentclear
Antonyms
concealhideobscurehiddenconcealedunclear

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manifestar; manifesto
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
manifestar; manifesto
No significant regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
manifestar; manifesto
No significant regional variation
Portugal
manifestar; manifesto
Similar usage; may use 'evidente' more frequently for adjective form

Related Idioms & Phrases

manifest destiny - destino manifesto (historical/political concept)
manifest oneself - se manifestar, aparecer
manifest content - conteúdo manifesto (psychology)
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