appear
Translation
to appear, to seem, to perform
Examples
A star appeared in the sky.
A star appeared in the sky.
He appears to be happy.
He appears to be happy.
She will appear in a new movie.
She will appear in a new movie.
Grammar Patterns
((to be sth./adj.)) to seem to be (sth./adj.) He appears to be happy.
((in/on sth.)) to become visible in/on (sth.) A star appeared in the sky.
Similar Words
Synonyms: emerge, seem, look; Antonyms: disappear, vanish
Etymology
From Latin 'apparere' (to come in sight), from 'ad' (to) + 'parere' (to be visible).
Memory Tips
Imagine a ghost that 'appears' out of nowhere, or an actor 'appearing' on stage.