Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

All six have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court later.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The two unions, which represent journalists, said the recent actions appear to compromise editorial independence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The selling doesn’t appear to be over yet.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“Our search for patterns can often lead us to connect data and events that appear related but are, in fact, unrelated,” Mr. Goodspeed writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I glanced out one of the broken windows; since the floor below me didn’t appear to be on fire, I decided that I was probably on the eighth floor.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




Vocabulary lists containing appear


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "appear" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com