appear

verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To become visible or come into sight.

  2. 2.

    To seem or give the impression of being.

  3. 3.

    To present oneself formally, especially in a court or other official setting.

  4. 4.

    To be published or broadcast.

Related words

See also: appearance, appeared, appearing, appears

Etymology

From Old French aparoir, from Latin apparere "to appear, come in sight, be evident," from ad- "to" + parere "come forth, be visible."