appear (/əˈpɪər/)
verb · Intermediate · Common Verbs
🔊 /əˈpɪər/
Meaning
Meaning: come into view; seem
To become visible or come into view, or to seem to be a certain way. It covers both visibility and impression.
Examples
🗣 A rainbow began to appear in the sky as the rain slowly stopped.
Etymology
From Old French ‘aparoir’, from Latin ‘apparere’ (to come in sight).
How & Where It’s Used
Common for both becoming visible and giving an impression.
Tags: appearance, seem