appear

verb
UK: /əˈpɪə(r)/
US: /əˈpɪr/

  1. To start to be seen.

    1. The sun will appear soon after the clouds disappear now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Suddenly, a police officer appeared and asked what was happening to all. [ ] [ ]

  2. To seem to be something.

    1. She appears happy, but I think she is really sad now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The problem appears to be more complex than we initially thought now. [ ] [ ]

  3. To perform in a play, movie, or show.

    1. She will appear in the new movie this year, maybe next year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The band will appear on stage later tonight if they can get there soon. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

emerge look seem arrive
appear noun

  1. The act of becoming visible or noticeable.

    1. His sudden appearance surprised everyone that was there. [ ] [ ]
    2. The unexpected appearance of the cat made everyone jump or scream. [ ] [ ]
appear noun

  1. How someone or something looks to other people.

    1. The shop changed its appearance during the renovation now. [ ] [ ]
    2. He cares a lot about his appearance and the way he looks always. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "appear" in English means: To start to be seen., To seem to be something., To perform in a play, movie, or show..

The phonetic transcription of "appear" is /əˈpɪə(r)/ in British English and /əˈpɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "appear": emerge, look, seem, arrive.

Example usage of "appear": "The sun will appear soon after the clouds disappear now.". More examples on the page.