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3manifest noun : a list of passengers or an invoice of cargo for a ship or plane

man·i·fes·ta·tion noun 1 : the act, process, or an instance of manifesting

2 : a perceptible, outward, or visible expression

Synonyms

embodiment, epitome, incarnation, personification—more at EMBODIMENT

man·i·fes·to noun, plural -tos or -toes : a public declaration of intentions, motives, or views

1manifold adjective 1 : marked by diversity or variety

2 : consisting of or operating many of one kind combined

Synonyms

multifarious, myriad; also multiform, multiple, multiplex, multitudinous; heterogeneous, miscellaneous, mixed, sundry, various; different, diverse, unlike, varied

2manifold noun : a pipe fitting with several lateral outlets for connecting it with other pipes

3manifold verb 1 : MULTIPLY

2 : to make a number of copies of (as a letter)

man·i·kin also man·ni·kin noun 1 : a form representing the human figure used esp. for displaying clothes : MANNEQUIN

2 : a little man : DWARF

Synonyms

dummy, figure, form, mannequin—more at MANNEQUIN

Ma·nila hemp noun : a tough fiber from a Philippine plant related to the banana that is used for cordage

manila paper noun, often cap M : a tough brownish paper made orig. from Manila hemp

man·i·oc noun : CASSAVA

ma·nip·u·late verb -lat·ed; -lat·ing 1 : to treat or operate manually or mechanically esp. with skill

2 : to manage or use skillfully

3 : to influence esp. with intent to deceive

— ma·nip·u·la·tion noun

— ma·nip·u·la·tive adjective

— ma·nip·u·la·tor noun

ma·nip·u·la·tives noun plural : objects that a student is instructed to use in a way that teaches or reinforces a lesson

man·kind noun 1 : the totality of human beings

2 : men as distinguished from women

Synonyms

Homo sapiens, humanity, humankind, man; also being, body, creature, fellowman, human, individual, mortal, party, person

man·li·ness noun : the quality or state of being manly

Synonyms

manhood, masculinity, virility—more at VIRILITY

1manly adjective man·li·er; -est : having qualities appropriate to or generally associated with a man

Synonyms

male, man-size, mannish, masculine, virile—more at MASCULINE

2manly adverb : in a manly manner

man–made adjective : made by humans rather than nature <~ systems>; especially : SYNTHETIC <~ fibers>

man·na noun 1 : food miraculously supplied to the Israelites in the wilderness

2 : a usu. sudden and unexpected source of gratification, pleasure, or gain

Synonyms

benefit, blessing, boon, felicity, godsend, good, windfall—more at BLESSING

manned adjective : carrying or performed by a person <~ spaceflight>

man·ne·quin noun 1 : a form representing the human figure used esp. for displaying clothes

2 : a person employed to model clothing

Synonyms

dummy, figure, form, manikin; also doll

man·ner noun 1 : a group united by common traits or interests : KIND, SORT

2 a : a way of acting or proceeding

b : a characteristic or customary mode of acting

3 : a method of artistic execution

4 plural : social conduct; also : BEARING

5 plural : social conduct or rules of conduct as shown in the prevalent customs

Synonyms

[1] breed, class, description, feather, ilk, kind, like, nature, order, sort, species, type—more at SORT

[2a] approach, fashion, form, method, strategy, style, system, tack, tactics, technique, way—more at METHOD

[2b] fashion, locution, mode, phraseology, style, tone, vein—more at STYLE

manners plural [5] etiquette, form, mores; also amenities, civilities, pleasantries; bearing, demeanor, deportment; courtesy, decorum, mannerliness, politeness; formalities, protocol, rules; air, attitude, carriage, poise, polish, pose, posture, presence; custom, habit, pattern, practice, trick, way, wont; convention, fashion, mode, style

man·nered adjective 1 : having manners of a specified kind

2 : having an artificial