show oneself
Make an appearance
Show oneself means to appear or make oneself visible, often after a period of absence or concealment.
After hiding for hours, the suspect finally showed himself.
The phrase can also mean to reveal one's true character or capabilities through actions: She showed herself to be a capable leader during the crisis.
In formal or literary contexts, it suggests presenting oneself publicly or officially.
Come out into view
- surfaceOutermost boundary layer
- materializeBecome physically present
- arriveReach a destination
- turn upAppear or be found
come forth · make an appearance · pop up · crop up · manifest · enter · step forward · come into view
emerge
Come out into view
- surfaceOutermost boundary layer
- materializeBecome physically present
- arriveReach a destination
turn up · come forth · make an appearance · pop up · crop up · manifest · enter · step forward · come into view · put in an appearance
unveil
Reveal something hidden
unmask · divulge · declare · confess · admit · betray · lay bare · come clean · open up · make known