verb
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
Synonyms
Examples
- She seems to be sleeping
- This appears to be a very difficult problem
- This project looks fishy
- They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
verb
come into sight or view
Examples
- He suddenly appeared at the wedding
- A new star appeared on the horizon
verb
be issued or published
Synonyms
come out
Examples
- Did your latest book appear yet?
- The new Woody Allen film hasn't come out yet
verb
seem to be true, probable, or apparent
Synonyms
Examples
- It seems that he is very gifted
- It appears that the weather in California is very bad
verb
come into being or existence, or appear on the scene
Synonyms
come along
Examples
- Then the computer came along and changed our lives
- Homo sapiens appeared millions of years ago
verb
appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc.
Examples
- Gielgud appears briefly in this movie
- She appeared in `Hamlet' on the London stage
verb
present oneself formally, as before a (judicial) authority
Examples
- He had to appear in court last month
- She appeared on several charges of theft