intransitive (for reflexive). To show oneself, appear.

absol. To come into view; to display or show oneself. Obsolete.

To appear, make one's appearance, present oneself, show one's face, esp. at a formal assembly.

intransitive. Of an actor, performer, etc.: to make an entrance on to a stage or in a similar arena. Later also of a person or a person's voice: to…

intransitive for reflexive. Obsolete.

intransitive. To make an appearance, to appear; often with as: To appear in the character of, stand for; also, to look like. †to figure for: (a) to…

colloquial or slang. show your shapes: come into view. See also quots. 1699 and 1785.

transitive. To allow (a part of one's body) to be seen.

figurative. intransitive. Of a person: to appear in public, esp. after a period of isolation or concealment; to emerge from seclusion.