give every appearance of

idiom

: to seem to have a quality or characteristic because of appearance : seem to be
The playground gives every appearance of being a safe place for children, but a tragic accident occurred there recently.

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“Give every appearance of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20every%20appearance%20of. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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