appears
Translation
to appear, to seem, to emerge
Examples
A man suddenly appeared at the window.
A man suddenly appeared at the window.
He appears to be very tired.
He appears to be very tired.
She appeared in a new film.
She appeared in a new film.
Grammar Patterns
((at/in a place)) to come into sight at a location. A man suddenly appeared at the window.
((to be sth./adj.)) to seem to be a certain way. He appears to be very tired.
((in sth.)) to take part in a performance. She appeared in a new film.
Similar Words
Synonyms: emerge, seem, look; Antonyms: disappear, vanish
Etymology
From Latin `apparere` 'to appear, come in sight', from `ad-` ('to') + `parere` ('to come forth, be visible').
Memory Tips
Think of a ghost 'appearing' out of nowhere, or an actor 'appearing' on stage.