Synonyms of appear
9 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for appear is materialize. Other synonyms of appear are look. The opposite of appear is disappear.
Synonyms and similar words for appear
verbTo come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.
verbTo seem; to have a certain semblance; to look.
- lookTo appear, to seem.
verbMore synonyms
- come forthTo move forward and into view, to emerge, to appear.
- forthcomeTo come forth.
- heave in sightTo appear at a distance, to emerge in the field of vision.
- heave in viewSynonym of heave in sight.
- heave into sight
- heave into view
- materializeTo cause to take physical form, or to cause an object to appear.
Opposite of appear
Meaning of appear
- verb To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.
- verb To come before the public.
- verb To stand in presence of some authority, tribunal, or superior person, to answer a charge, plead a cause, etc.; to present oneself as a party or advocate before a court, or as a person to be tried.
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Questions about synonyms of appear
- What is another word for appear?
- Appear has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as materialize and look.
- What is the opposite of appear?
- The opposite of appear is disappear.
- What does appear mean?
- Appear means to come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.
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