manifesting this
/ˈmænəˌfɛstɪŋ ðɪs/
Meaning
This expression is used to state that one is actively focusing their thoughts, energy, and desires on making a specific positive outcome happen in the future. It is widely used on social media under photos of dream homes, travel destinations, or career achievements. The tone is hopeful, aspirational, and sometimes slightly humorous.
Examples
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Posting a picture of this beach because I am seriously manifesting this trip for next summer.
Posting a picture of this beach because I am seriously manifesting this trip for next summer.
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I've been manifesting this promotion for months, and I finally got the official offer today!
I've been manifesting this promotion for months, and I finally got the official offer today!
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We are all manifesting this good weather for our outdoor wedding this weekend.
We are all manifesting this good weather for our outdoor wedding this weekend.
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She put a picture of her dream apartment on her vision board, saying, 'I'm manifesting this.'
She put a picture of her dream apartment on her vision board, saying, 'I'm manifesting this.'
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Manifesting this high score on my final exam because I really didn't study enough.
Manifesting this high score on my final exam because I really didn't study enough.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I am manifest this.
✓ I am manifesting this.
To describe an ongoing action or hope, you must use the present continuous form 'manifesting' rather than the base verb 'manifest'.
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✗ I want to manifesting this new car.
✓ I want to manifest this new car.
After 'want to', you need the base form of the verb 'manifest', not the gerund form 'manifesting'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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I just submitted my application, and now I'm ___ so hard!
💡 A phrase used when hoping and focusing your energy on a desired outcome.
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manifesting this
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Look at this gorgeous kitchen; I am definitely ___ for my future home.
💡 Two words, the first ending in -ing.
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