appear

sembrare, apparire

Dare l’impressione di avere una certa qualità o di trovarsi in un certo stato.

In inglese semplice: To seem to have a particular quality or be in a particular state.

• You appear tired today.
• He appeared to enjoy the meal.
• It appears that the shop is closed.

Come si usa: appear + adjective (He appeared nervous during the interview.); appear to do something (She appears to know the answer.); it appears that ... (It appears that we have arrived early.)

Sinonimi: seem, look

Espressioni comuni: appear tired, appear to be, appear calm

apparire, comparire

Diventare visibile o arrivare dove qualcuno può vederti.

In inglese semplice: To become visible or arrive where someone can see you.

• A cat appeared at the door.
• The sun appeared from behind the clouds.
• Strange marks have appeared on the wall.

Come si usa: appear in/at/on something (A message appeared on the screen.)

Sinonimi: emerge, come into view

Contrari: disappear, vanish

Espressioni comuni: appear suddenly, appear in sight, appear at something, appear on screen

apparire, comparire

Essere mostrato o presente in un film, programma, libro o altra opera.

In inglese semplice: To be shown or included in a film, programme, book, or other work.

• Her name appears in the book.
• He appeared on television last night.
• She has appeared in several popular films.

Come si usa: appear in something (She appeared in three films last year.); appear on something (His photograph appeared on the cover.); appear as someone/something (He appears as a doctor in the series.)

Sinonimi: feature

Espressioni comuni: appear in something, appear on television, appear as someone

emergere, apparire

Iniziare a essere conosciuto dal pubblico o a farsi notare nella vita pubblica.

In inglese semplice: To become known to the public or begin to be noticed in public life.

• Several exciting young writers appeared during that decade.
• A new political movement appeared after the war.
• Fresh artistic talent continues to appear every year.

Sinonimi: emerge

Espressioni comuni: appear on the scene, appear before the public