əˈpɪə v.intr. 1
become or be
visible. 2 be
evident (a
new problem then appeared). 3
seem;
have the appearance of
being (appeared
unwell;
you appear to be right). 4 present
oneself publicly or formally,
esp. on
stage or as the accused or
counsel in a
lawcourt. 5 be published (it appeared in the papers; a new
edition will appear). [ME f. OF apareir f. L apparere apparitcome in sight]