How to Use "Appear" with Example Sentences

appear (v): to be seen; to seem

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Used with adverbs:

"The magician suddenly appeared on stage."
(suddenly, magically)

"Superman first appeared in 1933."
(first, initially, originally)

"He usually appears sleepy."
(usually, always, frequently, occasionally, often)

Used with prepositions:

"He finally appeared at the party."
(at)

"I'd like to appear on television."
(on)

"Scary clowns appear in my dreams."
(in)

Used with nouns:

"The ad appeared in the new magazine."
(ad, advertisement, article, picture)

"An airplane appeared in the sky."
(airplane, bird)

"A smile appeared on his face."
(smile, grin, tear, frown)