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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Logan’s office said its review of about 200 flagged voters found that a substantial portion appeared to have been born in the United States, a finding Homeland Security officials disputed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
The Duchess of Sussex's 82-year-old father appeared in court on Friday charged with one count of possessing indecent images of children, the US Department of Justice said.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
But what if valuations are at their lowest in years, and at levels that had previously marked major market bottoms, even as fundamentals still appeared to be improving at a relatively fast rate?
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
He appeared before Benítez, then a district judge presiding over the Canadian’s extradition proceeding to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Granda sat down heavily in front of the fire, and Celia appeared with scratches on her face and hands.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
