appear (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈpɪər/
Definition
To come into sight or become visible.
Examples
The sun appeared from behind the clouds.
A strange light appeared in the sky.
He appeared at the door looking tired.
How to Use appear
- appear to be (collocation)
- To seem to be in a certain state or condition. — "The house appears to be empty."
- appear as (prepositional phrase)
- To be seen or presented in a particular role or form. — "He appeared as a guest on the show."
- appear before (prepositional phrase)
- To present oneself in front of a person or group, often for judgment or examination. — "The witness had to appear before the judge."
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