əˈpɪərəns n. 1
the act or an
instance of appearing. 2 an
outward form as perceived (whether correctly or not),
esp. visually (has an appearance of
prosperity; gives the appearance of
trying hard). 3 a
semblance. økeep up appearances
maintain an
impression or
pretence of
virtue,
affluence, etc.
make (or put in) an appearance be present, esp. briefly. to
all appearances as
far as can be
seen; apparently. [ME f. OF aparance,
-ence f. LL apparentia (as
APPEAR, -ENCE)]