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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The former chief executive of Southern Water has appeared in court charged with conspiracy to defraud, over allegations water quality tests were manipulated to avoid penalties.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Through the hotel window, the home of nearly 4 million residents appeared to organize itself around mythology.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Nevertheless, the mere fact that their children would participate in a study examining the consequences of their 9/11 experiences appeared to evoke concerns among some parents.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
The five infants appeared to be of Sumatran origin, the ministry said, and DNA tests will be used to confirm where they were from.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
As Betsie took them, a small delivery boy appeared.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
