to be or become visible
The sun appears on the horizon
to arrive
The postman appears promptly at eight each day
to give the impression of being; to seem
He appears happy enough
to come into public view
She first appeared on a television variety show
to come formally before an authoritative body
A man will appear before Chester magistrates today, charged with the assault
[Middle English apperen via Old French from Latin apparēre, from ap-1 + parēre to show oneself]