Meaning & Definition of word "Appear"
Appear
/əˈpɪr/
verb:
- 1. to become visible or noticeable; to be seen.
- Example: The sun began to appear over the horizon.
- 2. to seem or give the impression of being something.
- Example: He appears to be quite confident in his abilities.
- 3. to come into being; to arise.
- Example: New opportunities appear whenever you take risks.
- 4. to present oneself in a formal setting.
- Example: She will appear before the committee next week.
Etymology
●Middle English 'apparen', from Old French 'aparir', from Latin 'apparere' meaning 'to come forth'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
appear on the scene:
to arrive at a particular location or event, especially unexpectedly.
appear to be:
to seem or give the impression of being in a certain way.
make an appearance:
to attend or show up at an event, often briefly.
Related Words
appearance:
the way that someone or something looks.
disappear:
to cease to be visible.
Slang Meanings of appear
Meaning: to show up unexpectedly
● Example Sentence: He just decided to appear at the party without an invitation.
Meaning: to make oneself known or present
● Example Sentence: After going quiet for a while, she finally appeared and joined the discussion.