Definition of appear

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  • appear is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • appear is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • appear is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of appear

  • give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect (verb)

    Examples

    1. This appears to be a very difficult problem
    2. They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time

    Synonyms

    1. look
    2. seem
  • be issued or published (verb)

    Examples

    1. Did your latest book appear yet?

    Synonyms

    1. come out
  • come into being or existence, or appear on the scene (verb)

    Examples

    1. Homo sapiens appeared millions of years ago

    Synonyms

    1. come along
  • seem to be true, probable, or apparent (verb)

    Examples

    1. It appears that the weather in California is very bad

    Synonyms

    1. seem
  • appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc. (verb)

    Examples

    1. Gielgud appears briefly in this movie
    2. She appeared in `Hamlet' on the London stage
  • come into sight or view (verb)

    Examples

    1. He suddenly appeared at the wedding
    2. A new star appeared on the horizon
  • present oneself formally, as before a (judicial) authority ()

    Examples

    1. He had to appear in court last month
    2. She appeared on several charges of theft

See definition of appear in Merriam Webster