manifestation

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou o efeito de manifestar(-se): o aparecimento ou a expressão clara de algo, como um sintoma, uma ideia, um sentimento ou uma entidade espiritual; também se refere a uma demonstração pública e coletiva de opinião ou sentimento, muitas vezes de caráter político.

A noun referring to a clear appearance, indication, or expression of something, such as a sign of existence, a bodily form of a spirit, a non-verbal expression, or a public display of group feelings, often of a political nature.

1. Clear appearanceB2formal

   A visible or evident occurrence of something, often something abstract or spiritual.

   Manifestação

   • The sudden manifestation of the rainbow surprised everyone.
   • Her smile was a manifestation of pure joy.
   • The ghost's manifestation was brief but terrifying.

   Sinônimosappearancedemonstrationdisplayevidenceexpressionindicationmaterializationsign

   Antônimosconcealmentlatencyobscurity

2. Sign or indicationB2formal

   A clear sign or proof that something exists or is present.

   Manifestação

   • The rash was a manifestation of an allergic reaction.
   • His generosity is a manifestation of his kind nature.
   • The protest was a manifestation of public discontent.

   Sinônimosevidenceindicationmarksignsymptomtoken

   Antônimosconcealmentlatency

3. Embodiment or incarnationC1formal

   The physical or bodily form of something, especially a spirit or idea.

   Encarnação

   • In many religions, a deity may take a human manifestation.
   • The artist saw his painting as a manifestation of his inner thoughts.
   • The ancient myth describes the manifestation of a dragon.

   Sinônimosembodimentexpressionincarnationmaterializationpersonificationrepresentation

4. Expression without wordsB2formal

   A non-verbal display or demonstration of a feeling or quality.

   Manifestação

   • Her tears were a manifestation of her grief.
   • The dance was a beautiful manifestation of emotion.
   • A nod can be a manifestation of agreement.

   Sinônimosdemonstrationdisplayembodimentgestureindicationshowsign

5. Public demonstrationB2formal

   A public gathering or display of shared feelings, often political.

   Manifestação pública

   • The march was a manifestation of support for human rights.
   • Thousands attended the manifestation against the new law.
   • Peaceful manifestations are a key part of democracy.

   Sinônimosdemonstrationmarchpicketprotestrallysit-invigil