manifest in

Meanings

1. 1phrasephrasal verbformal

   To appear or show itself clearly in a particular form, place, or way.

   Grammar: Used with an object after 'in': a feeling or problem manifests in a sign or behavior; the subject is the thing that shows itself.

   Patterns

   • manifest in something
   • manifest itself in something

   Stress often manifests in headaches and poor sleep.

   Her anxiety manifested in a constant need to check the door.

   The disease can manifest in different ways in young children.

2. 2phrasephrasal verbformal

   To become clear or obvious through a particular person, group, or situation.

   Grammar: Often used with 'itself': the problem manifested itself in falling sales; the 'in' phrase names where it became visible.

   Patterns

   • manifest itself in something
   • manifest in someone

   The company's troubles manifested themselves in sudden staff cuts.

   His talent manifested in a series of brilliant performances.

   The disagreement manifested in a tense silence at the meeting.

Common combinations

manifest in symptoms

The illness may manifest in symptoms such as fever and fatigue.

manifest itself in behavior

Fear can manifest itself in aggressive behavior.

manifest in different ways

Grief manifests in different ways for different people.

manifest in a change

The new policy manifested in a change in working hours.

Synonyms and how they differ

appear as

This is plainer and less formal than 'manifest in', and it does not always suggest a hidden cause becoming visible.

show up in

This is informal and conversational; 'manifest in' is more formal and often used in medical or academic writing.

be revealed in

This focuses on something being uncovered, while 'manifest in' focuses on how it naturally becomes visible.

Word family

manifest verb

To show or become clear, often used with 'itself'.

manifestation noun

A sign or form in which something appears.

manifest adjective

Clear and obvious to see or understand.

Commonly confused: manifest in or manifest? manifest in or manifesto?

Practice

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