verb
emerge
ih-MURJ
verb
1
To come out from somewhere hidden or enclosed, becoming visible.
"The sun emerged from behind the clouds."
"A figure emerged from the shadows."
2
To become known or apparent, especially after investigation.
"New evidence has emerged that contradicts the official story."
How to Use Emerge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo come out into view, or for facts to come to light.
Common pairings
emerge from
facts emerge
emerge victorious
Word Forms
emerged past tense, emerges singular
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Etymology
From Latin emergere, "to rise up or come out," from ex- ("out") plus mergere ("to dip or sink") — the same root as submerge.