Synonyms for

Appear

Verb / ʌˈpɪr / Another word for appear — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to come into sight; to be seen or noticed

Synonyms & similar words

look disappear seem comeout comealong emerge surface manifest present materialize show arrive

Synonyms by register

Formal

emerge manifest materialize arise

Informal

show up turn up pop up come out

Literary

loom dawn transpire

Antonyms

disappear vanish depart leave withdraw fade

Common collocations

  • appear suddenly
  • appear on screen
  • appear in public
  • appear to be
  • appear as
  • appear before
  • appear in court

Word family

noun appearance
verb appear
adjective apparent
adverb apparently

Usage note

When used with 'to be', 'appear' often expresses an impression rather than a certainty. For example, 'He appears to be tired' suggests he looks tired, but it's not definitively known.

Example sentences

  1. The moon will appear in the sky tonight.
  2. The magician made a rabbit appear out of nowhere.
  3. He didn't appear to be happy with the news.
  4. The flowers appeared to be wilting in the sun.
  5. The monster appeared in the closet.

Quotes

  • Things are not always what they appear to be in life. - Peace Pilgrim
  • To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Beauty is not caused. It is. - Emily Dickinson

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