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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /
VERB
come into sight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrive come come out crop up develop emerge materialize occur pop up present show show up surface turn out turn up
STRONG
arise attend expose issue loom recur rise spring
WEAK
be present be within view blow in bob up break through breeze in check in clock in come forth come into view come to light drop in make the scene pop in punch in punch the clock ring in roll in time in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon conceal depart disappear go hide leave miss
WEAK
be real
VERB
seem
Synonyms
STRONGEST
occur
STRONG
resemble sound
WEAK
have the appearance look as if look like strike one as
Antonyms
WEAK
be real disappear hide
VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
WEAK
be apparent be evident be manifest be patent be plain
Antonyms
WEAK
be real disappear hide
VERB
be published; perform
Synonyms
STRONGEST
come out enter perform play
STRONG
oblige
WEAK
be created be developed be invented become available come into being come into existence come on come on stage make an appearance play a part present oneself take part
Antonyms
STRONGEST
direct stop
WEAK
be real disappear hide

Example Sentences

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Her job does not appear to be in danger, with sources at the club insisting she is being backed despite growing frustration within the fanbase.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The fossils also appear in three different size ranges, suggesting several species may have lived together in microbial communities.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

The calves at the ranch appear to live in adjoining pens outside, under one metal roof.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

It’s uncomfortable yet compelling—and at the end of the minute-long clip the words “JOIN NOW” appear on the screen.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

He truly did have a really nice smile, one that lit his eyes, making him appear open and trustworthy.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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