Appear — synonyms, appear antonyms, definition

1. appear (Verb)

act advance approach arise be convenient become visible behave break close in come come along come out comport oneself conduct crop up dart dawn deal deport do • • • disappear

appear (Verb) — Give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect. ex. "This appears to be a very difficult problem" ex. "They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time"

appear (Verb) — Come into sight or view. ex. "He suddenly appeared at the wedding" ex. "A new star appeared on the horizon"

appear (Verb) — Be issued or published. ex. "Did your latest book appear yet?"

appear (Verb) — Give the impression of being true, probable, or apparent. ex. "It appears that the weather in California is very bad"

appear (Verb) — Come into being or existence, or appear on the scene. ex. "Homo sapiens appeared millions of years ago"

appear (Verb) — (dramaturgy) appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc.. ex. "Gielgud appears briefly in this movie" ex. "She appeared in 'Hamlet' on the London stage"

appear (Verb) — Present oneself formally, as before a (judicial) authority. ex. "He had to appear in court last month" ex. "She appeared on several charges of theft"

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