(of a film, play, etc.) To perform
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(appear to be) To outwardly look or be perceived as
“Both of them appear to be very good friends on the surface.”
To come into sight, especially without any apparent cause
“A strange vision would appear to him in his sleep, and he woke up believing he was a prophet.”
To be apparent based on facts or evidence
“It would appear to us that Bobby was not particularly fond of Brussels Sprouts.”
To become more apparent over time
“By this point, cracks were beginning to appear within the group, resulting in Ozzy leaving the band.”
To come into being or to have one's starting point at a certain time or place
“The benefits of your new diet should appear almost immediately.”
(appear at or on) To arrive or get to a destination
“Much to our surprise and delight, our dad would appear unexpectedly at our doorstep.”
(of a film, play, etc.) To perform
“Oscar Isaac would appear as an impulsive, trigger-happy flyboy in the franchise's latest incarnation.”
To be published, released or offered for sale
“The digital version did not appear for another three years.”
To happen or take place, especially following an earlier event
To have a significant part or role in a situation or process
To enter or appear in a place or location
To claim or profess to be or to appear to be or do something
To assume or take responsibility (of a role, position or responsibility)
To recur, or break out anew after a dormant period
To be on the verge of transpiring, occurring or happening
To conduct oneself in a particular way
To make an unexpected, and typically aggressive, visit to a place
To meet or come together at an agreed time and place
To come or go near, or nearer to, in place or time
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