Apparere

Apparere is a Latin verb meaning to appear, to become visible, or to seem; to be evident. It belongs to the second conjugation and is used for both literal emergence and figurative senses of apparentness. In classical Latin, apparere can describe something coming into view as well as statements about perception or evidence.

Usage in Latin centers on perception and judgment. A common idiom is mihi apparet, meaning it seems to me or it is evident to me. The verb can express that something becomes visible, that a fact is evident, or that a conclusion is perceived as true. As a regular second-conjugation verb, it follows the standard tense and mood patterns of that class in classical Latin.

Etymology and cognates: Apparere derives from Latin roots associated with appearing and coming into view, and it has numerous cognates in the Romance languages. Romance descendants include Italian apparire, Spanish aparecer, and French apparaître, all with the core sense of to appear.

Influence on English: The Latin verb contributed to several English words through Old French, including apparent, appearance, and apparition. These terms preserve the sense of becoming visible or of being evident, reflecting the original Latin meanings.

See also: appearance, apparition, apparent.