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DictionarymanifestationDesired outcomes through thought
noun

manifestation

The practice of focusing thoughts on a desired outcome in the belief that this will make it happen.

She practices manifestation, believing her focused thoughts will attract new opportunities.

Etymology
manifestationLatinmaking evident

Manifest means to make apparent or bring into visible existence. This practice uses that idea for the belief that focused thought can cause a desired outcome to become real.

More examples

  • His manifestation routine involves imagining that he already has his dream job.
  • The workshop teaches manifestation through journaling and focused thought.
  • I remain skeptical of manifestation as a way to change events.

Forms

manifestation

manifest verb — To try bringing about outcomes through focused thought.

Similar words

visualization
Visualization forms mental images without necessarily claiming they affect reality.
positive thinking
Positive thinking emphasizes optimism rather than thoughts directly producing outcomes.