Emerge

Meaning

Emerge means to come out of or appear from somewhere, especially after being hidden, enclosed, or absent. It can also mean to become known, visible, or important.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈmɜːdʒ/

Word Forms

• Base form: emerge
• Past tense: emerged
• Past participle: emerged
• Present participle: emerging
• Noun: emergence
• Adjective: emerging

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

• emerge from something — to come out of a place or situation.
• emerge as something — to gradually become recognized as a particular type of person or thing.
• emerge victorious — to come out of a difficult situation as the winner.
• emerge from the darkness — to appear after being in darkness or obscurity.
• emerge as a leader — to gradually become recognized as a leader.
• new evidence emerges — new information becomes known or available.

Example Sentences

• She emerged from the room with a tired expression.
• The sun finally emerged from behind the clouds.
• New evidence emerged during the investigation.
• He emerged as one of the strongest candidates for the position.
• After years of uncertainty, a clearer picture began to emerge.

Literary Example

Example:

“But then, like a mermaid rising from an ocean of paper, the girl emerged across the room.”

— Brian Selznick, The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Here, emerged means appeared or came into view. The image of a mermaid rising from an ocean of paper makes the girl's appearance feel sudden and almost magical.

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