give one the appearance of
Definition of give one the appearance of
: to make one look like His white beard gave him the appearance of an old man.
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giveplay
: to make a present of
: to grant or bestow by formal action
: to accord or yield to another
: capacity or tendency to yield to force or strain : flexibility
: the ability of a material to bend or stretch
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appearanceplay
: external show : semblance
: outward aspect : look
: outward indication
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