simple past tense and past participle of make an appearance

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of make an appearance

present participle of make an appearance

So far as anyone can tell by observation; apparently.

Alternative form of to all appearances

(baseball) A batter's completed turn in the batter's box. It usually results in an at-bat or walk, but may also result in a hit-by-pitch, sacrifice fly, sacrifice hit, or catcher's interference. If the third out of an inning is recorded prior to completion of the batter's turn, no plate appearance is credited to the batter, and he will lead off his team's next turn at bat.

It is not possible to judge a person's character from their outward appearance.

A fee paid by the organizer to a popular competitor in a sporting event, ensuring that they will attend and thus draw crowds.

(idiomatic) To turn up to an event for a brief moment.

Ellipsis of abrupt appearance theory. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see abrupt, appearance.