Cambridge Dictionary has put it out to the universe, naming “manifest” as its word of the year for 2024.

Cambridge Dictionary has announced its 2024 word of the year is "manifest," a formal 600-year-old word that's been given new life as Olympians, entertainers and social media influencers increasingly claim they channel their wishes into realities.

The Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year has been revealed as "manifest", after a global wellness trend endorsed by celebrities including singer Dua Lipa.The traditional definition included the adjective "easily noticed or obvious" and the noun "to show something clearly through signs or actions".

Manifest” has been named Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year for 2024 – despite academics admitting the concept of manifesting your own success has no scientific validity.

The Cambridge Dictionary has selected "manifest" as its word of the year for 2024, underscoring the growing popularity of the concept in both mainstream culture and beyond. The Cambridge Dictionary has selected “manifest” as its word of the year for 2024, underscoring the growing popularity of the concept in both mainstream culture and beyond.

Manifest’ is Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2024. On the dictionary’s website, the word has been searched for almost 130,000 times, making it one of the most viewed words of the year

"Manifest" has been named Cambridge Dictionary's word of the year for 2024, after celebrities such as pop star Dua Lipa and gymnast Simone Biles spoke of manifesting their success.The term, which has gained traction on TikTok and other social media,