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appear

To appear is to show up or become capable of being seen. (verb)

An example of something that may appear is a rabbit out of a magician's hat.

To appear is to seem or look a certain way. (verb)

An example of someone that may appear to be smart is a college professor.

To appear is to be a part of a production. (verb)

An example of someone who may appear is a Broadway actor.

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See appear in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See appear in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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