manifested

American  

[man-uh-fes-tid] / ˈmæn əˌfɛs tɪd /

adjective

1. made clear or evident to the eye or understanding; shown plainly.

   There’s an enormous distance between the word "joy" and a manifested joyfulness—a chasm that good writing strives to bridge.

2. established by proof or evidence; put beyond doubt or question.

   At this in vitro fertilization clinic we follow proven methods, using only medication with manifested effectiveness.

3. recorded in a ship’s manifest.

   For purposes of the manifested shipment, the shipper must declare explicitly whether it is acting as a waste generator, collector, or processor.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of manifest.

Other Word Forms

• unmanifested adjective

Etymology

Origin of manifested

manifest ( def. ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Such editorial tensions manifested publicly, through conspicuous C-suite churn.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Rinna explained that her grief manifested into feelings of “rage.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Initially, “Undertone” is adept in producing a simple, familiar atmosphere, where fear can be easily manifested come nightfall.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

"I manifested this moment ever since we qualified for the World Cup," said the youngster, who was named after Indian great Yuvraj Singh.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

In all of Great Ellen’s years in the nursery it had manifested only once, and Korako had taken the baby away on the spot.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor