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appear in

1. To wear a particular outfit or accessory in public. I don't want to appear in a gown if all of the other women are in cocktail dresses.

2. To act, as in a play or movie. My agent has been getting a lot of calls about me ever since I appeared in Wicked.

See also: appear

appear in something

 

1. to be seen in some performance. The singer will appear in the opera with the rest of the chorus. I will appear in Aida.

2. to be seen wearing something. I wouldn't appear in that in public! Would you want to appear in a wrinkled suit?

See also: appear