reappear — to appear again after being absent or invisible
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to appear again after being absent or invisible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːəˈpɪr/
Example Sentences
- My cat disappeared for three days and reappeared with a fish in her mouth.
- The magician made the rabbit reappear from his hat.
- My homework mysteriously disappeared but reappeared in my dog's mouth.
reappear
VERB[/ˌriːəˈpɪr/]
to appear again after being absent or invisible
The rabbit reappears from the hat
First disappear, stage becomes clear, then reappear!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Reappear emerged in the late 15th century as a combination of the prefix re- (meaning 'again') and the verb appear, which derives from Latin apparere (to come into view). The compound formed the meaning 'to appear again' or 'to become visible once more'.
Breakdown
re- (again, anew) + appear (from Latin apparere, to come into view, become visible). The prefix re- indicates repetition or return to a previous state, while appear carries the sense of emerging into view.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat disappeared for three days and reappeared with a fish in her mouth.”
“The magician made the rabbit reappear from his hat.”
“My homework mysteriously disappeared but reappeared in my dog's mouth.”
“The old symptoms may reappear if you stop taking the medicine.”
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