manifest

Definition

Evident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived.

Etymology

From Middle English manifest, manifeste, from Latin manifestus, manufestus (“palpable, manifest”), from manus (“hand”) + *infestus, participle of *infendō (“strike”) (from the root of dēfendō, offendō, etc.), or from Proto-Indo-European *dʰers-. Doublet of manifesto.

Example Sentences

• "It re-envisioned Freddy Krueger in the “real world,” where the nightmare-dwelling being is made manifest in our reality, one where Freddy actor Robert Englund and original Nightmare On Elm Street star Heather Langenkamp play themselves, as does [Wes] Craven himself."
• "Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight[…]"
• "Caliſtho there ſtood manifeſt of Shame, / And turn’d a Bear, the Northern Star became[…]"