manifests destiny

A form of manifest destiny — The political doctrine or belief held by the United States of America, particularly during its expansion, that the nation was obviously destined to expand toward the west.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of manifest destiny
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