CEFR A2

appears

verb

Meaning

To come into sight or become visible after being hidden, lost, or unknown.

Examples

The sun appeared from behind the clouds.
A strange object appeared in the sky.

Synonyms: show up, emerge, manifest, materialize

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appears (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈpɪərz/

Definition

To come into sight or become visible after being hidden, lost, or unknown.

Examples

The sun appeared from behind the clouds.
A strange object appeared in the sky.

How to Use appears

appear to be (prepositional phrase): To seem or give the impression of being. — "He appears to be lost."
appear + adjective (collocation): To seem or give the impression of being a certain way. — "The package appears damaged."
appear + infinitive (collocation): To give the impression of intending or being likely to do something. — "She appears to know the answer."

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