appear Meaning & Definition
What Does Appear Mean?
Appear is used as a verb meaning To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible. It is also used to mean To come before the public.
Quick Facts About Appear
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈpɪə/ |
| Synonyms | look, seem and come out |
| Antonyms | vanish, disappear and go away |
| Verb forms | appears, appearing, appeared |
Appear Definition (Verb)
- To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.
- To come before the public.
A great writer appeared at that time.
- To stand in presence of some authority, tribunal, or superior person, to answer a charge, plead a cause, etc.; to present oneself as a party or advocate before a court, or as a person to be tried.
- To become visible to the apprehension of the mind; to be known as a subject of observation or comprehension, or as a thing proved; to be obvious or manifest.
- To seem; to have a certain semblance; to look.
He appeared quite happy with the result.
- To bring into view
Synonyms of Appear
Appear synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Appear
Appear in a Sentence
A great writer appeared at that time.
He appeared quite happy with the result.
Word Forms & Grammar
appear (third-person singular simple present appears, present participle appearing, simple past and past participle appeared)
Words That Rhyme With Appear
Origin of Appear
From Middle English apperen, aperen, borrowed from Old French aparoir (French apparoir), from Latin appāreō (“to appear”), from ad (“to”) + pāreō (“to come forth, to become visible”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂-s- (“watch, see”), s-present of *peh₂- (“protect”).
Questions People Ask About Appear
What part of speech is appear?
Appear is a verb.
What is another word for appear?
Words with a similar meaning to appear include look, seem and come out. See the full list of appear synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of appear?
The past tense of appear is appeared. The present participle is appearing.