appear

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Estimated CEFR level: A1 — Beginner

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Definition

  1. verb give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
  2. verb come into sight or view
  3. verb be issued or published

Etymology

From Middle English apperen, aperen, borrowed from Old French aparoir (French apparoir), from Latin appāreō (“to appear”), from ad (“to”) + pāreō (“to come forth, to become visible”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂-s- (“watch, see”), s-present of *peh₂- (“protect”).

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Synonyms

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