Reappeared: meaning, definitions and examples

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reappeared

 

[ riːəˈpɪrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

Reappeared is the simple past tense and past participle form of the verb 'reappear.' It means to appear again after having been absent or hidden. This word is often used when referring to something or someone that returns to view, presence, or visibility after a period of time. The action conveys a sense of surprising or significant return, which can be related to various contexts such as people, phenomena, or objects.

Synonyms

re-emerged, resurfaced, returned, showed up.

Examples of usage

  • The magician's rabbit reappeared after disappearing.
  • After several years, she suddenly reappeared in my life.
  • The sun reappeared from behind the clouds.
  • The lost painting finally reappeared in the auction.

Translations

Translations of the word "reappeared" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reapareceu

🇮🇳 फिर से दिखाई दिया

🇩🇪 wieder erschienen

🇮🇩 muncul kembali

🇺🇦 знову з'явився

🇵🇱 pojawił się ponownie

🇯🇵 再び現れた

🇫🇷 réapparu

🇪🇸 reapareció

🇹🇷 tekrar belirdi

🇰🇷 다시 나타났다

🇸🇦 ظهر مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 znovu se objevil

🇸🇰 opäť sa objavil

🇨🇳 再次出现

🇸🇮 ponovno se je pojavil

🇮🇸 kom aftur fram

🇰🇿 қайта пайда болды

🇬🇪 მორიგედ გაჩნდა

🇦🇿 yenidən göründü

🇲🇽 reapareció

Etymology

The word 'reappeared' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the root word 'appear,' which comes from the Latin 'appāreo,' meaning 'to come into sight.' The combination signifies the action of something coming back into view or presence after a period of absence. The term has been used since the early 17th century, where it described both physical and metaphorical returns. In literature, 'reappear' has often symbolized resurrection or revival, connecting deeply to themes of hope and continuity in various narratives. Over time, the versatility of the term has made it common in discussions related to personal relationships, natural phenomena, and even cultural references.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,669, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.