Appear before Meaning in English
expression
əˈpɪɹ/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ
uh-PEER bi-FOR or bi-FOR
ɐpˈiə/ /bɪfˈɔː
uh-PEER bif-AW
Definition
To go in front of a person or group, especially for an official or formal reason, such as a judge, court, or committee.
Usage & Nuances
Often formal or legal; commonly used with 'court', 'judge', 'committee'. Implies a requirement or duty, not just showing up. Avoid using for casual meetings; use 'meet' or 'see' instead.
Spanish: comparecer ante - presentarse antePortuguese (BR): comparecer perante - apresentar-se diante dePortuguese (PT): comparecer perante - apresentar-se diante deChinese (Simplified): 出庭 - 出现在...面前Chinese (Traditional): 出庭 - 出現在...面前Hindi: के सामने उपस्थित होना - पेश होनाArabic: يمثل أمام - يحضر أمامBengali: পরিস্থিত হওয়া - হাজির হওয়াRussian: явиться перед - предстать передJapanese: 〜の前に出る - 出頭するVietnamese: trình diện trước - xuất hiện trướcKorean: ~앞에 나타나다 - ~앞에 출두하다Turkish: -ın önüne çıkmak - mahkemeye çıkmakUrdu: کے سامنے پیش ہوناIndonesian: menghadap di depan - muncul di hadapan
Example Sentences
All witnesses must appear before the court.
basic
You will have to appear before the committee tomorrow.
basic
The accused must appear before a judge this afternoon.
basic
He was nervous about having to appear before the board.
natural
Why do I have to appear before them? I didn’t do anything wrong!
natural
Lawyers prepared him to appear before the grand jury.
natural