Appearing: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when describing someone or something becoming visible or present, often in a formal or neutral context.

• She is appearing in a new movie next month
• The magician's trick involves a rabbit appearing out of nowhere

Often used to describe something coming out from hiding, obscurity, or a difficult situation. It can also imply a gradual process.

• The butterfly will emerge from its chrysalis
• After hours of climbing, they finally emerged from the dense forest

Implies that something unexpected or thought unlikely actually happens or becomes real, sometimes suddenly.

• Their plans to build a new school finally materialized
• She waited for an hour, but he didn't materialize

A casual way to say someone arrived or appeared, often for a social event or scheduled meeting.

• He always shows up late to meetings
• Will you show up at the party tonight?

Used to describe something coming to the top or becoming known after being hidden or out of sight. Often implies information or issues.

• Old memories started to surface
• Rumors about the scandal began to surface in the media

Used to describe something becoming clear or obvious, often in a philosophical, spiritual, or serious context.

• Her happiness began to manifest in her daily behavior
• The disease can manifest itself in various symptoms

Used when discussing something that becomes visible or starts to be seen or noticed.

• The sun is appearing over the horizon
• She was appearing more confident each day

Used to describe something that appears to be a certain way on the surface, possibly different from the inner reality.

• Despite his seeming calm, he was very nervous
• Her seeming politeness hid a feeling of resentment

Used to describe something that appears to be true or stated as true, but might not be the real reason or truth. Often implies skepticism or doubt.

• His ostensible purpose for being there was to borrow a book
• The ostensible reason for his visit was business, but we all knew he was there for personal reasons

Used when referring to something that is claimed to be true but has not been proven yet. Often used in legal contexts or news reports.

• He is the alleged thief of the painting
• The alleged incident took place on a Friday night

Used to describe something that someone believes to be true or expected to be true, sometimes with some doubt.

• She is supposed to be the best teacher in the school
• This is the supposed location of the treasure

Used to indicate something that is believed to be true based on probability or reasonable assumption but not certain.

• She is presumed dead after the accident
• The project is presumed to start next month