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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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It could also help identify people at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, even before any symptoms appear.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Cat Little, the most senior civil servant at the Cabinet Office, will appear before the committee on Thursday.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

For investors, it’s an early sign that the economic fallout from the Iran conflict may be far from over, even as markets appear to be looking past it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The Avis run-up doesn’t appear to be driven by heavy involvement by retail investors, unlike the situation involving GameStop and other meme stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

As Maggie no longer practiced mediumship, Leah and Kate were invited to appear before the Courier committee, all expenses paid.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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