appear
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ppear
ˈpɪr
pir
British pronunciation
/əˈpɪə/

Definition & Meaning of "appear"in English

to appear
01

to become visible and noticeable

Intransitive
to appear definition and meaning
example
Examples
With the sun rising over the horizon, the outline of the mountains appeared in the distance.
02

to seem as if someone or something is being or doing a particular thing

Linking Verb: to appear [adj] | to appear to do sth | to appear that
to appear definition and meaning
example
Examples
She appears upset about something, judging by the frown on her face.
03

to take part in a play, TV show, movie, etc.

Intransitive: to appear on a work of entertainment | to appear in a work of entertainment
to appear definition and meaning
example
Examples
The famous actor will appear in the upcoming blockbuster film.
3.1

(of a book, program, article, etc.) to be issued, broadcasted, or published

Intransitive: to appear somewhere | to appear point in time
example
Examples
The latest edition of the magazine will appear on newsstands next week.
04

to make a public appearance in court to give testimony or evidence

Intransitive: to appear somewhere
example
Examples
The plaintiff 's lawyer prepared them to appear in court and answer questions from the defense attorney.
05

to be seen or arrive at a particular place

Intransitive
example
Examples
By noon, the bus still had n't appeared, leaving the commuters waiting anxiously at the stop.
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