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The past tense form of 'appear' is appeared. Example: He appeared on stage and captivated the audience. (He appeared on stage and captivated the audience.)
Definition of “appear”
- to come into sight or become visible
- to perform or act in a public event or show
- to seem or give the impression of being
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | appeared |
| Past Continuous | appearing |
| Past Perfect | appeared |
Example
The magician appeared out of thin air.
Example
The sun appeared from behind the clouds.
Example
She was appearing in multiple movies at the same time.
Example
They were appearing on different talk shows to promote their new album.
Example
By the time I arrived, he had appeared on stage.
Example
She had appeared in several commercials before landing her first major role.
