appear
Translation
to seem, to become visible, to perform, to be published
Examples
He appears to be happy.
He seems to be happy.
A ship appeared on the horizon.
A ship became visible on the horizon.
She appeared in a new film.
She was in a new movie.
Grammar Patterns
((to-inf)) to seem to be (sth.) He appears to be tired.
((as if/as though + clause)) to give the impression of being (sth.) It appears as if it's going to rain.
((in/on sth.)) to take part in a movie, play, etc. She appeared in a popular TV show.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seem, look, emerge, show up; Antonyms: disappear, vanish
Etymology
From Latin 'apparere', from 'ad-' (to, towards) + 'parere' (to come forth, be visible).
Memory Tips
Think of a ghost that 'appears' - it becomes visible. Or an actor 'appearing' on stage.