Make an appearance Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /əˈpɪɹəns

MAYK-ən-uh-PEER-əns

UK

mˈeɪk/ /ˈɐn/ /ɐpˈiəɹəns

MAYK-uhn-uh-PEE-ə-rəns

Definition

To go to an event or place for a short time, usually so people see you were there, sometimes unexpectedly or as a special guest.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is semi-formal and used for people (not things). Often used when someone is expected to show up briefly, or if a celebrity attends. Not the same as 'appear' (which means to show up, but not necessarily briefly or for effect). Commonly heard with parties, meetings, or shows.

• Spanish: hacer una aparición - aparecer (evento)
• Portuguese (BR): dar uma aparição - aparecer (evento)
• Portuguese (PT): fazer uma aparição - aparecer (evento)
• Chinese (Simplified): 露面 - 亮相（活动）
• Chinese (Traditional): 露面 - 亮相（活動）
• Hindi: प्रकट होना - उपस्थिति दर्ज करना
• Arabic: يظهر - يقوم بظهور (في مناسبة)
• Bengali: উপস্থিত হওয়া - সামান্য সময়ের জন্য দেখা দেওয়া
• Russian: появиться - сделать вид, что пришёл
• Japanese: 顔を出す - 登場する
• Vietnamese: xuất hiện chớp nhoáng - ghé qua
• Korean: 잠깐 모습을 보이다 - 등장하다
• Turkish: kısa süreliğine görünmek - gözükmek
• Urdu: حاضری دینا - مختصر طور پر آنا
• Indonesian: muncul sebentar - memberikan penampilan (singkat)

Example Sentences

The mayor will make an appearance at the festival.

basic

She only made an appearance at the meeting and left soon after.

basic

Did the actor make an appearance at the party last night?

basic

I stayed home, but I had to make an appearance at my friend's wedding for a few minutes.

natural

He doesn't go out much, but he'll make an appearance if it's important.

natural

Everyone was surprised when the star made an appearance at the club unannounced.

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