■ verb
1》 come into sight.
↘come into existence or use.
↘be published.
↘ informal arrive.
2》 present oneself publicly or formally, especially on stage or as the accused or counsel in a law court.
3》 give a specified impression; seem.
Origin
ME: from OFr. apareir , from L. apparere , from ad- 'towards' + parere 'come into view'.