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

• suggests
• seems
• looks
• gives the impression

Antonyms for appears

• disappears
• vanishes
• evaporates

Phrases with appears

• appear out of nowhere

  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.

• appear on the scene

  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.'