Appear Definition & Meaning
appear
- verb
- give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect; "She seems to be sleeping"; "This appears to be a very difficult problem"; "This project looks fishy"; "They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time"
- come into sight or view; "He suddenly appeared at the wedding"; "A new star appeared on the horizon"
- be issued or published; "Did your latest book appear yet?"; "The new Woody Allen film hasn't come out yet"
- seem to be true, probable, or apparent; "It seems that he is very gifted"; "It appears that the weather in California is very bad"
- come into being or existence, or appear on the scene; "Then the computer came along and changed our lives"; "Homo sapiens appeared millions of years ago"
- appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc.; "Gielgud appears briefly in this movie"; "She appeared in `Hamlet' on the London stage"
- present oneself formally, as before a (judicial) authority; "He had to appear in court last month"; "She appeared on several charges of theft"
"Appear" in song lyrics
See how appear is used in real songs:
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"Right where the rain drops appear"
Aceyalone — The Thief -
"Even though I know bad things might appear"
Anybody Killa — 2 Whom This May Concern -
"The time was then for my girl to appear"
Audio Two — Hickeys Around My Neck
Words that rhyme with appear
Usage tips for "appear"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "appear" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for appear to find words that pair well.