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Meaning of appears
The primary meaning of the word "appears" is to become visible or come into sight.
Etymology of appears
The word "appears" originates from the Old French word "aparoir" or "aparoir", which is derived from the Latin words "apparere", meaning "to become visible" or "to come into sight", and "ad" meaning "to" and "parere" meaning "to be seen"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of becoming visible or coming into sight
Synonyms
seems
looks
shows
manifests
materializes
emerges
becomes visible
comes into view
comes to light
becomes apparent
becomes evident
presents itself
makes an appearance
is visible
is in sight
is perceptible
is discernible
is noticeable
is observable
is sees
is viewed
is perceived
is noticed
is observed
is glimpsed
is spotted
is seen
is beheld
is witnessed.
Definitions
- To become visible or come into sight, either directly or through a medium such as a mirror or on a screen
- To seem or give the impression of being something, often when this is not necessarily the case
- To come into existence or become known, often in a particular form or context
Usage Examples
- The sun appears to be setting over the ocean
- She appears to be in her mid-30s
- The company appears to be doing well financially
- The problem appears to be more complex than we initially thought