Pronunciation

/əˈpɪr/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act or fact of appearing; manifestation or presence. “The appearance of the new technology changed the industry.”
2. A visual or public showing: an appearance on television. “She made several appearances at charity events.”

Verb

1. To come into sight or be seen; manifest oneself. “The flowers appeared after a long winter.”
2. To present oneself in a particular way or for a particular purpose. “She appeared before the court to answer the charges.”

Adjective

1. Seeming or seeming to be; having the outward appearance of. “An unexpected appearance of calmness in the situation.”
2. Occurring or happening frequently or unexpectedly. “Her sudden appearance took us by surprise.”

Adverb

1. In a way that is noticeable or impressive. “He appeared confidently on stage.”

Phrases

• “Make an appearance” means to show up or be present.
• “Appearances can be deceiving” suggests that what seems true may not be.
• “Appear regularly” implies occurring with a consistent pattern.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The old house had a spooky appearance after dark.”
• Verb: “She appeared at the meeting unannounced.”
• Adjective: “Despite his fears, he maintained a composed appearance.”
• Adverb: “He appeared flawlessly dressed for the event.”

Synonyms

• Manifest
• Surface
• Turn up
• Present oneself
• Show up
• Surface (as in surfacing from underwater)