A2 — Elementaryverb
sembrare
to seem, to look like, to appear
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
apparireparereavere l'aria dirisultare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
essere certodimostrarerivelare
Usage note
'Sembrare' and 'parere' are nearly synonymous. Both use 'essere' in compound tenses when used impersonally.
Example
"Sembra che domani piova."
"It seems that it will rain tomorrow."
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