Meaning & use

appear

verb·Everyday

To become visible, or to seem to have a particular quality.

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A rainbow appeared over the valley after the rain stopped.

She appeared confident, even though she was nervous before the interview.

A note on using this word

Distinguish between the literal sense, becoming visible, and the sense meaning 'seem,' which is followed by an adjective or clause.

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