man·i·fest

ˈmanəˌfest/

verb

1. to make clear or evident to the eye or the understanding

2. to be evidence of; prove beyond doubt or question

3. (of a ghost or spirit) appear

4. to record in a ship's manifest

noun

5. a document giving comprehensive details of a ship and its cargo, contents, passengers, and crew

origins

verb

Late 14th century, "to spread" (one's fame), "to show plainly," from manifest (adj.) or else from Latin manifestare "to discover, disclose."  

noun

"Ship's cargo," 1706. Earlier, "a public declaration" (c.1600) from Italian manifesto, from French manifeste, verbal noun from manifested.