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manifested

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˈmænəˌfɛstəd// UK //mˈænɪfˌɛstɪd// man·i·fest·ed

v. to show a quality or feeling clearly through your actions or appearance. It means something hidden becomes easy to see.

v. to demonstrate or display a quality or feeling by one's acts or appearance; to become apparent through outward signs.


SIMPLE

His frustration manifested as a loud sigh.

CONTEXTUAL

The underlying tension in the office manifested in a series of heated arguments during the weekly meeting.

COMPLEX

While the disease often remains dormant for years, it eventually manifested through physical symptoms that the patient could no longer ignore.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with the reflexive pronoun 'itself' or followed by the preposition 'as'.

Pitfall

The problem manifested to meThe problem manifested itself to meWhen used intransitively to mean 'appeared', the verb often requires a reflexive pronoun.

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