appear to one's own mind or opinion; "I seem to be misunderstood by everyone"; "I can't seem to learn these Chinese characters"
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appear
come into sight or view; "He suddenly appeared at the wedding"; "A new star appeared on the horizon"
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look
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect; "She seems to be sleeping"; "This appears to be a very difficult problem"; "This project looks fishy"; "They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time"
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occur
come to one's mind; suggest itself; "It occurred to me that we shold hire another secretary"; "A great idea then came to her"