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ap·pear

appear

 
 
pronunciation:
pir
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part of speech: verb
inflections: appears, appearing, appeared
definition 1: to come into view; become visible.
Suddenly, a figure appeared out of nowhere.
synonyms:
arise, emerge, show
antonyms:
disappear, vanish
similar words:
come, come out, crop up, loom, occur, plead, show up
definition 2: to seem.
The new girl appears to be smart.
synonyms:
look, seem
similar words:
come across, sound
definition 3: to come before the public.
My favorite singer will appear on television tonight.
synonyms:
come out
similar words:
perform, show up
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