APPEAR Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

appear

verb

ə-ˈpir

Definition of appear

as in to show

to come into view a police car appeared just as I ran a red light

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Relevance

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as in to seem

to give the impression of being it appears that he doesn't hear you

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as in to begin

to come into existence the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately

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as in to arrive

to get to a destination a friend who daily manages to appear at our door just as dinner is being served

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Recent Examples of appear The figure has since appeared across Depp’s sketches, paintings, and prints. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Stiles previously turned down several offers to appear on Dancing With the Stars. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026 Video from the scene appeared to show the vehicle partially on the sidewalk near a bush. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Annason Phothisarath appeared to try to jump between train cars and fell under the train, witnesses told police. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appear

Recent Examples of Synonyms for appear

Verb

The rapidly evolving technology has become a source of controversy after a series of hacks in recent months that showed AI agents can conspire to deceive humans.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Her Eras show doc lost its awards last weekend, and the Chiefs play the Broncos tonight, but that didn’t stop people from speculating.

— Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of show

Verb

Hailey seems like one of those women who eats one meal of Taco Bell a day and hasn’t exercised since Friends was on the air.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
But with a dwindling calendar ahead of the November election, any fast movement on legislation seems unlikely.

— STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of seem

Verb

Donyell Malen seems to have been transformed from decent winger into prime Marco van Basten since arriving in Rome from Aston Villa last season, so if that remarkable form continues, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side could well surprise a few people.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The muffed punt, dropped by Oregon’s Evan Stewart, should have drawn a penalty on Boise State’s coverage team, as Jameson Perry came within inches of making contact with Stewart just before the ball arrived.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of arrive

Verb

The rest of her Emmys look was soft and sweet, with delicate pink shades on her cheeks and lips and a few strokes of liner and mascara to define her blue eyes.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
Wilson used amoeba looks with seven players crowding the line of scrimmage before some dropped into coverage on two third downs.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of look

Verb

But with mixed feelings the band’s nucleus of fans are holding their breath as their champions start their steady climb.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Moccasin Flats started with a simple idea—build three houses in Southern Utah that feel more like part of the desert than something dropped onto it.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of start

Verb

Warranty obligations, supply chain disruption, contractual risks, reputational costs and other company-specific exposures may come with limited capacity, restrictive terms or pricing that makes conventional transfer unattractive.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The family brunch also comes with pitchers of sangria or mimosas.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026