English word appear comes from Latin paret, Latin ad ((direction) toward, to, on, up to, for.), Latin ad- (To.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| paret | Latin (lat) | |
| ad | Latin (lat) | (direction) toward, to, on, up to, for. |
| ad- | Latin (lat) | To. |
| apparesco | Latin (lat) | I begin to appear. |
| aparoir | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | To appear (come into view). To appear (to come into existence). |
| aperen | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| appear | English (en) | (intransitive) To become visible to the apprehension of the mind; to be known as a subject of observation or comprehension, or as a thing proved; to be obvious or manifest.. (intransitive) To come before the public.. (intransitive) To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.. (intransitive) To stand in presence of some authority, tribunal, or superior person, to answer a [...] |