Synonyms for

Appears

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

Definition

To come into sight or to become visible.

Synonyms & similar words

seem appear comeout look disappear comealong emerges materializes manifests shows arises arrives surfaces looms develops unfolds dawns

Synonyms by register

Formal

emerges manifests presents shows

Informal

shows up looks seems comes across

Literary

arises dawns materializes

Antonyms

disappears vanishes departs leaves recedes fades

Common collocations

  • appears to be
  • appears suddenly
  • appears to have
  • appears on
  • appears in
  • appears to suggest
  • appears to work

Word family

noun appearance
verb appear
adjective apparent
adverb apparently

Usage note

Often used to describe something that becomes visible or evident. Be mindful of the distinction between 'appear' (to seem) and 'apparent' (obvious).

Example sentences

  1. The magician made a rabbit appear out of his hat.
  2. The sun appears in the sky every morning.
  3. The cat appears to be sleeping.
  4. The stars appear at night.
  5. The rainbow appears after it rains.

Quotes

  • Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. - Christian D. Larson
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated. - Maya Angelou

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