appear
verb (used without object)
to come into sight; become visible.
appeared
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past participleof appear.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof appear.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
appearverb (used without object)to come into sight; become visible.
Example Sentences
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That inflammation appeared to be especially pronounced in regions containing large numbers of dopamine-releasing neurons.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
But the buzzy launch of Muse, a free AI assistant that offers paid tiers for heavy users, appeared to offer an avenue for growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
It’s been 22 weeks since Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” first appeared on top of the Billboard 100, tying Mariah Carey’s seasonally ubiquitous “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
Rudakubana, who appeared from Broadmoor secure psychiatric hospital, was not asked to enter pleas during the hearing on Monday.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
She appeared in Vught the third morning during the predawn roll call and at once something like order seized our rebellious and untidy ranks.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
