Phrasal verb
appear in
Definition
phrasal verb. to be seen in a movie, play, book, or television show.
phrasal verb. to feature as a performer or character within a specific medium or creative work; often used in the context of media credits.
Examples
“He will appear in a new movie next year.”
“Many famous actors appear in this documentary to talk about their early careers in theater.”
“The young actress was thrilled to appear in the prestigious journal's annual list of rising stars after her breakout performance.”
Examples
simple
“He will appear in a new movie next year.”
contextual
“Many famous actors appear in this documentary to talk about their early careers in theater.”
complex
“The young actress was thrilled to appear in the prestigious journal's annual list of rising stars after her breakout performance.”
Usage
usually followed by the name of a production, publication, or artistic medium.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'show up' (informal arrival) or 'seem' (appearance of quality); 'appear in' is the standard way to discuss credits and roles.
Pitfall
She appeared on a book.
She appeared in a book.
use 'in' for books, movies, and plays; 'on' is typically reserved for 'on television' or 'on stage'.
Phrasal verb
Particles
in
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
appear + in + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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