appear

/əˈpɪr/
verb
  1. To come into sight; to become visible.
    • The sun began to appear over the horizon.
    • A small boat appeared in the distance.
    • Her name did not appear on the list.
  2. To seem or look a certain way.
    • The plan appears simple, but it is actually complex.
    • He appears tired after the long flight.
    • She appears to be the best candidate for the job.
  3. To perform or be present in a public event, such as a show, court, or meeting.
    • The actor will appear in a new movie next month.
    • The witness was asked to appear in court.
    • She appeared on a popular talk show to promote her book.
  4. To be published or released.
    • Her novel first appeared in print in 2010.
    • The article appeared in yesterday's newspaper.
    • New episodes of the series appear every Friday.
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