appear
verb (used without object)
to come into sight; become visible.
have appeared
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present perfectof appear.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Fewer than half of the French defendants have appeared so far.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Considering how strong the price gains have appeared, and given that they are backed by actual supply constraints, it may seem premature to say sellers appear to have assumed control.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
Initially, these unexpected behaviors might have appeared to be unusual features of individual materials.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
Some of them have appeared in Marvel movies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
It was, incidentally, the same day that Henry and Charles were to have appeared in court.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
