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appear Antonyms

Opposite of appear

Because the opposite of appear shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To come into sight; to become visible or noticeable, especially without apparent cause.

Usage Example

"Dark clouds began to disappear on the western horizon just before sunset."

Strongest
disappear
vanish
Strong
fade
recede
dissipate
evaporate

• verb (Context 2)

To give the impression of being or doing something; to seem.

Usage Example

"The ancient manuscript appears to be an authentic twelfth-century copy."

Strong
be

• verb (Context 3)

To arrive at a place or to attend an event, especially formally before a court of law or in a public performance.

Usage Example

"The lead actress will depart on stage at the National Theatre throughout the winter season."

Strong
depart
leave
withdraw
miss
retire

• verb (Context 4)

To be published, released, or made available to the public (of a book, article, or product).

Usage Example

"Her groundbreaking study on marine ecosystems first appeared in a peer-reviewed journal last spring."

Strong
disappear
cease

Similar words to appear

Words similar to appear shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

seem
come out
materialize
look
show up
emerge
turn up
perform
See all synonyms of appear

• Nearby Words

appealable
appealing
appealingly
appear
appearance
appeasable
appease

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Appear. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/appear
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