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Meaning of appeared
The primary meaning of the word "appeared" is to become visible or come into sight.
Etymology of appeared
The word "appeared" has its roots in the Old French word "aparoir" or "aparoir," which is derived from the Latin words "ad" meaning "to" and "parere" meaning "to show" or "to be visible."
Historically, the word has been used since the 14th century, initially in the sense of "to come into sight" or "to become visible," and later expanding to include other meanings such as "to seem" or "to give the impression of being something."
Synonyms
materialized
emerged
manifested
became visible
came into view
came into sight
surfaced
turned up
showed up
presented itself
arose
sprang up
originated
began
started
occurred
happened
transpired
unfolded
developed
became apparent
became evident
became clear
became obvious
came to light
dawned
loomed
appeared on the scene
made an appearance
put in an appearance
arrived
reached
landed.
Definitions
- To become visible or come into sight, either by being seen or by being perceived in some other way.
- To seem or give the impression of being something, either genuinely or falsely.
- To come into existence or be introduced, often in a formal or official context.
Usage Examples
- The guest of honor appeared at the party, and everyone applauded.
- It appeared that the plan was not going to work, so we had to come up with a new one.
- The problem appeared to be more complex than we initially thought, requiring a more detailed solution.