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Appear

verb

Appear means show up or seem.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Appear mean?

Appear means show up or seem.

Dictionary definition

To come into view, or to seem a certain way.

Example sentences

Appear in a sentence

easy

A rainbow appeared after the rain.

medium

She appeared confident during the presentation.

hard

A character may appear kind at first but change later in the plot.

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Appear

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Synonyms

Words like Appear

seemUse for how something looks to others.
showUse for coming into view.
Antonyms

Opposite words

disappearUse when something goes out of sight.
hideUse when something stays unseen.
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Word family

Appear word family

Base word

appear

verb

appear

Base form.

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