To appear
Example: The pattern appears under specific conditions
Definition
"To appear" means to become visible or noticeable, often suddenly or unexpectedly, as in the example phrase where a pattern becomes observable under specific conditions. It indicates the process of something coming into sight or existence.
Etymology
The verb "to appear" comes from the Latin word 'apparere,' meaning 'to come into view' or 'be visible.' It combines 'ad-' (to) and 'parere' (to come forth). Did you know that 'appear' originally implied becoming visible to the eye, which perfectly fits its current usage?
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"To appear" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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