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- Dictionaryappear/əˈpɪə/
verb
- 1. come into sight; become visible or noticeable, especially without apparent cause: "smoke appeared on the horizon" Similar Opposite
- 2. seem; give the impression of being: "she appeared not to know what was happening" Similar
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Learn the meaning of appear as a verb in English, with different senses and usage. See how to use appear with adjectives, infinitives, clauses, and prepositions, and compare it with seem.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb appear, which means to be or come in sight, to show up, to seem, or to become evident. See how to use appear in different contexts and phrases.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, and examples of the verb appear, which means to become visible, to seem, or to come into existence. Find out how to use appear in different contexts, such as law, literature, or media.
appear. (əpɪəʳ ) Word forms: appears , appearing , appeared. 1. link verb [no cont] B1+. If you say that something appears to be the way you describe it, you are reporting what you believe or what you have been told, though you cannot be sure it is true. [vagueness]
Whether literally materializing or seeming to be true, the word appear is used to describe something coming into sight or presenting itself. The word can also be used to describe an actor appearing in a play.