To come into sight; become visible or noticeable. A rainbow appeared in the sky after the rain.
To seem or give the impression of being. She appears to be very confident during her presentation.
To perform publicly, as in a play, film, or broadcast. The actor will appear in the new movie next month.
To be published or made available to the public. The article appeared in the newspaper yesterday.
To present oneself formally in a court or other official setting. The defendant is required to appear in court next week.