emerge

[ ih-murj ]

verb (used without object)

, e·merged, e·merg·ing.

1. to come forth into view or notice, as from concealment or obscurity:

   a ghost emerging from the grave;

   a ship emerging from the fog.

2. to rise or come forth from or as if from water or other liquid.
3. to come up or arise, as a question or difficulty.
4. to come into existence; develop.
5. to rise, as from an inferior or unfortunate state or condition.

emerge

/ ɪˈmɜːdʒ /

verb

1. to come up to the surface of or rise from water or other liquid
2. to come into view, as from concealment or obscurity

   he emerged from the cave

3. foll by from to come out (of) or live (through a difficult experience)

   he emerged from his ordeal with dignity

4. to become apparent

   several interesting things emerged from the report

Derived Forms

• eˈmerging, adjective

Other Words From

• ree·merge verb (used without object) reemerged reemerging
• une·merged adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of emerge¹

First recorded in 1630–40; from Latin ēmergere “to arise out of,” equivalent to ē- e- ¹ + mergere “to dive, sink”

Word History and Origins

Origin of emerge¹

C17: from Latin ēmergere to rise up from, from mergere to dip

Example Sentences

A number of factors - including changes in the use of agricultural land, urbanisation, the impact of climate change, pesticide use and emerging pathogens - means many bee species are "not doing very well", Dr Gill said.

From BBC

Case had to step aside from an investigation into Downing Street parties after it emerged he had hosted an event during lockdown.

From BBC

"Forms of ‘fossil fascism’ are rapidly emerging as a mixture of ultranationalism, deception, disinformation, repeated lies, othering and eventually warmongering."

From Salon

He said officers' concerns about long working hours also emerged from the survey.

From BBC

In a statement announcing Mr Tavares' departure, Henri de Castries, Stellantis’ senior independent director said "in recent weeks different views have emerged which have resulted in the Board and the CEO coming to today’s decision."

From BBC

Related Words

• appear
• arrive
• come up
• crop up
• develop
• loom
• materialize
• rise
• show
• surface
• turn up

When To Use

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