appear

verb
[L3256]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : appear
  • simple present, singular, third person : appears
  • simple past : appeared
  • present participle : appearing
  • past participle : appeared

Senses

  • to become visible

    • In the darkness, a light suddenly appeared.

  • to seem to be a certain way

    • He appeared very happy.