it appears
Looks that way
It appears signals that something seems to be true based on available evidence, though perhaps not confirmed: It appears the meeting has been canceled.
The phrase hedges a claim, suggesting the speaker is inferring rather than stating with certainty.
It often introduces unwelcome news or careful observations: It appears we've been going the wrong direction.
- seemsGives an impression
- looksVisual attention or appearance
- on the surfaceIn apparent aspect only
- evidentlyObservably true
- by all accountsAccording to all reports
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