appear verb
1 come into sight
ADV. suddenly A man suddenly appeared in the doorway. | from nowhere A police officer appeared as if from nowhere and ordered us to halt.
2 perform in public
ADV. currently
PREP. at She is currently appearing at the Liverpool Playhouse.
PHRASES appear on television She regularly appears on television.
3 in court
PREP. at He will appear at Manchester Crown Court next week.
PHRASES appear before a court/judge/magistrate The man will appear before magistrates in Birmingham later today. | appear in court A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of seven women.
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