emerge
Americanverb (used without object)
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to come forth into view or notice, as from concealment or obscurity.
a ghost emerging from the grave;
a ship emerging from the fog.
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to rise or come forth from or as if from water or other liquid.
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to come up or arise, as a question or difficulty.
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to come into existence; develop.
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to rise, as from an inferior or unfortunate state or condition.
verb
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to come up to the surface of or rise from water or other liquid
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to come into view, as from concealment or obscurity
he emerged from the cave
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(foll by from) to come out (of) or live (through a difficult experience)
he emerged from his ordeal with dignity
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to become apparent
several interesting things emerged from the report
Usage
What are other ways to say emerge? 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.
Other Word Forms
- emerging adjective
- reemerge verb (used without object)
- unemerged adjective
Etymology
Origin of emerge
First recorded in 1630–40; from Latin ēmergere “to arise out of,” equivalent to ē- e- 1 + mergere “to dive, sink”
Example Sentences
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Pakistan has emerged as a key facilitator between Iran and the United States as their war drags on, relaying messages between the two sides.
From Barron's
When these brain age measurements were compared with motor function scores, a clear pattern emerged.
From Science Daily
Arbeloa's experience as head coach of Real Madrid's reserve team has made integrating young players into the first team feel seamless, so it was natural to expect him to give emerging talent opportunities.
From BBC
But listen carefully, and a different message emerges.
It has now emerged that an investigation in Germany has been reopened, in the wake of the Spiegel report.
From BBC
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