appears

[əˈpɪəz]

appears Definition

to seem or give the impression of being something or doing something.

Using appears: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appears" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    It appears that we have a problem.

  • Example

    She appears to be happy.

  • Example

    He appears to have lost weight.

  • Example

    The sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west.

appears Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for appears

Antonyms for appears

  • disappears
  • vanishes
  • evaporates

Phrases with appears

  • to suddenly appear without warning or explanation

    Example

    The cat appeared out of nowhere and scared me.

  • appear in court

    to attend a court hearing as a defendant, witness, or other party

    Example

    He was required to appear in court for his traffic violation.

  • to arrive at a place or become involved in a situation

    Example

    The police appeared on the scene shortly after the accident.

Origins of appears

from Old French 'aparoir', meaning 'come to light'

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Summary: appears in Brief

'Appears' [əˈpɪəz] means to seem or give the impression of being something or doing something. It is often used to express uncertainty or speculation, as in 'It appears that we have a problem.' 'Appears' can be used in phrases like 'appear out of nowhere,' 'appear in court,' and 'appear on the scene.'