'Manifest' has been chosen as Cambridge Dictionary's "Word of the Year" for 2024.

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In November 2024, The Cambridge Dictionary selected 'manifest' as its Word of the Year 2024, reflecting a significant rise in its usage. With nearly 130,000 lookups on their websites, the word gained popularity across mainstream media, self-help communities, and social media platforms.


      - The phrase 'to manifest' refers to the act of imagining one’s desired achievements, believing that doing so can increase the chances of success.

     

     

Main Point :-   (i) Celebrities like Dua Lipa, Gabby Thomas, and Ollie Watkins popularized the term by sharing how they "manifested" their success in 2024. Despite its widespread use, the concept of manifesting remains unproven, originating from a century-old spiritual philosophy.

      (ii) In 2023, 'hallucinate' was the Cambridge Word of the Year, highlighting the evolving nature of language in our time.


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