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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
/ ɪˈɜː /
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
- ˈԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of emerge1
Example Sentences
Border Patrol Sector Chief Greg Bovino, who oversaw raids that included picking people up at Home Depot and stopping them on the highway, has emerged as a key figure in L.A.
Inside, in a corridor, two women emerge from an office.
Reports of a family fallout began three years ago as stories emerged claiming that Nicola had refused to wear one of Victoria Beckham's designs on her wedding day.
Blueline is one of a handful of "private policing" firms that have emerged in recent years.
He told the court that he saw Kurashov call for the Ukrainians to come out of the foxhole and surrender, after which Hodniuk emerged and knelt with his hands up.
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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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