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emerge
[ih-murj]
verb (used without object)
to come forth into view or notice, as from concealment or obscurity.
a ghost emerging from the grave;
a ship emerging from the fog.
to rise or come forth from or as if from water or other liquid.
to come up or arise, as a question or difficulty.
to come into existence; develop.
to rise, as from an inferior or unfortunate state or condition.
emerge
/ ɪˈmɜːdʒ /
verb
to come up to the surface of or rise from water or other liquid
to come into view, as from concealment or obscurity
he emerged from the cave
(foll by from) to come out (of) or live (through a difficult experience)
he emerged from his ordeal with dignity
to become apparent
several interesting things emerged from the report
Other Word Forms
- reemerge verb (used without object)
- unemerged adjective
- emerging adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of emerge1
Example Sentences
The Italian opened a 1.2sec gap before taking his first long lap penalty on lap five, emerging in third.
Whoever emerges victorious Sunday faces an uphill task, inheriting an economy in recession, according to the World Bank.
The Italian opened a 1.2sec gap before taking his first penalty on lap five, emerging in third.
Once spring arrives next year, those that survived will emerge and start building new nests.
If that part of his account was unreliable, what else might emerge?
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When To Use
To emerge is to come forth into view or notice, as from concealment or obscurity. How is emerge different from emanate and issue? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
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