to appear
to appear
'appear' is a regular verb (appeared/appeared). It means 'come into view / show up', but also 'seem' when followed by an adjective or 'to' + infinitive (e.g. 'she appears tired').
A rainbow appears after the rain.
A rainbow appears after the rain.
Indicative
Present Simple
I appear on stage in the second act.
I appear on stage in the second act.
You appear calm even under pressure.
You appear calm even under pressure.
The moon appears from behind the clouds.
The moon appears from behind the clouds.
We appear in the group photo on the left.
We appear in the group photo on the left.
You appear on the guest list twice.
You appear on the guest list twice.
Stars appear as soon as it gets dark.
Stars appear as soon as it gets dark.
Present Continuous
I am appearing in a play this weekend.
I am appearing in a play this weekend.
You are appearing on television tonight.
You are appearing on television tonight.
A crack is appearing in the wall.
A crack is appearing in the wall.
We are appearing at the festival next month.
We are appearing at the festival next month.
You are appearing in more and more adverts.
You are appearing in more and more adverts.
New symptoms are appearing every day.
New symptoms are appearing every day.
Past Simple
I appeared briefly in the background of the film.
I appeared briefly in the background of the film.
You appeared out of nowhere and startled me.
You appeared out of nowhere and startled me.
A stranger appeared at the door at midnight.
A stranger appeared at the door at midnight.
We appeared in court as witnesses.
We appeared in court as witnesses.
You appeared tired after the long journey.
You appeared tired after the long journey.
Dark clouds appeared over the mountains.
Dark clouds appeared over the mountains.
Present Perfect
I have appeared on this show many times.
I have appeared on this show many times.
You have appeared in every family photo.
You have appeared in every family photo.
A new spot has appeared on the map.
A new spot has appeared on the map.
We have appeared together in two projects.
We have appeared together in two projects.
You have appeared in the news lately.
You have appeared in the news lately.
Strange lights have appeared in the sky again.
Strange lights have appeared in the sky again.
Past Perfect
I had appeared on the list before it was updated.
I had appeared on the list before it was updated.
You had appeared calm until the very last moment.
You had appeared calm until the very last moment.
The witness had appeared before the trial began.
The witness had appeared before the trial began.
We had appeared in the papers once before.
We had appeared in the papers once before.
You had appeared happier before the news.
You had appeared happier before the news.
Cracks had appeared long before the roof fell.
Cracks had appeared long before the roof fell.
Future Simple (will)
Future Simple
I will appear in the next episode.
I will appear in the next episode.
You will appear on the front page tomorrow.
You will appear on the front page tomorrow.
The results will appear on the screen shortly.
The results will appear on the screen shortly.
We will appear at the ceremony in person.
We will appear at the ceremony in person.
You will appear in the final scene together.
You will appear in the final scene together.
New shops will appear along the street soon.
New shops will appear along the street soon.
Conditional
Present Conditional (would)
Present Conditional
I would appear at the event if I were invited.
I would appear at the event if I were invited.
You would appear more confident with practice.
You would appear more confident with practice.
It would appear that we were mistaken.
It would appear that we were mistaken.
We would appear on the panel if asked.
We would appear on the panel if asked.
You would appear taller in those shoes.
You would appear taller in those shoes.
They would appear less nervous with more rehearsals.
They would appear less nervous with more rehearsals.
Imperative
Imperative
Appear on stage when you hear your cue.
Appear on stage when you hear your cue.
Let's appear confident in front of the judges.
Let's appear confident in front of the judges.
