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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
This appears to be a very difficult problem
They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
2.
come into sight or view
He suddenly appeared at the wedding
A new star appeared on the horizon
3.
be issued or published
Did your latest book appear yet?
4.
seem to be true, probable, or apparent
It appears that the weather in California is very bad
5.
come into being or existence, or appear on the scene
Homo sapiens appeared millions of years ago
6.
appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc.
Gielgud appears briefly in this movie
She appeared in 'Hamlet' on the London stage
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present oneself formally, as before a (judicial) authority
He had to appear in court last month
She appeared on several charges of theft
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1. Appear / Past
appeared
2. Appear / Third Person
appears
3. Appear / Present Participle
appearing
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