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re·ap·pear | \ (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈpir 
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\reappeared; reappearing; reappears
Definition of reappear
: to come back into view or show up for a second or subsequent time : to appear again
Darting down the corridor …, she reappeared moments later carrying glasses in filigreed silver holders …— David A. Andelman By year's end the insects have gone, only to reappear briefly in May.— A. R. Williams
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reappear
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of reappear
: to appear again after not being seen, felt, etc., for a period of time
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reappear
verbre·ap·pear | \ ˌrē-ə-ˈpir \
reappeared; reappearing
Kids Definition of reappear
: to appear again after not being seen for a while
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The first known use of reappear was in 1611
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