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manifestou-se

[mah-nee-fes-TOU-se]
verb
manifested itself, showed itself, expressed oneself
1. Past tense of 'manifestar-se' - to become apparent or visible; to express oneself or one's opinion
The problem manifested itself in the first week of the project.
O problema manifestou-se na primeira semana do projeto.
2. To demonstrate or make a public display of feelings, beliefs, or political positions
Citizens manifested themselves against the new law.
Os cidadãos manifestaram-se contra a nova lei.
3. To reveal or show one's true nature or character
His talent manifested itself at a young age.
Seu talento manifestou-se em tenra idade.
Synonyms
apresentou-serevelou-semostrou-seexpressou-sedeclarou-se
Antonyms
ocultou-seescondeu-sesilenciou-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manifestou-se
Common usage in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
manifestou-se
Frequently used in political and social contexts
São Paulo
manifestou-se
Standard usage, common in media and formal discourse
Portugal
manifestou-se
Identical usage; standard in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

manifestar-se contra
manifestar-se a favor de
manifestar-se publicamente
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