ap·pear 
(
-pîr
) See the pronunciation key
intr.v.
ap·peared, ap·pear·ing, ap·pears
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English aperen, from Old French aparoir, aper-, from Latin app
r
re : ad-, ad- + prre, to show
SYNONYMS:
appear, emerge, issue, loom1, materialize, show
These verbs mean to come into view: a ship appearing on the horizon; a star that emerged from behind a cloud; a diver issuing from the water; a peak that loomed through the mist; a job offer that materialized overnight; a shirtsleeve showing at the edge of the jacket. See also Synonyms at seem.
(
-pîr) See the pronunciation key intr.v.
ap·peared, ap·pear·ing, ap·pears
- To become visible: a plane appearing in the sky.
- To come into existence: New strains of viruses appear periodically.
- To seem or look to be: appeared unhappy. See Synonyms at seem.
- To seem likely: They will be late, as it appears.
- To come before the public: has appeared in two plays; appears on the nightly news.
- Law To present oneself formally before a court as defendant, plaintiff, or counsel.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English aperen, from Old French aparoir, aper-, from Latin app
rre : ad-, ad- + prre, to showSYNONYMS:
appear, emerge, issue, loom1, materialize, show
These verbs mean to come into view: a ship appearing on the horizon; a star that emerged from behind a cloud; a diver issuing from the water; a peak that loomed through the mist; a job offer that materialized overnight; a shirtsleeve showing at the edge of the jacket. See also Synonyms at seem.
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