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Meaning of emerge in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈmərdʒ/

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  1. Verb

    emerge

    Etymology

    late 16th century (in the sense ‘become known, come to light’): from Latin emergere, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out, forth’ + mergere‘to dip’

    Definitions

    1. come out into view, as from concealment

    Examples

    • « Suddenly, the proprietor emerged from his office »
  2. 2. come out of

    Examples

    • « Water issued from the hole in the wall »
    • « The words seemed to come out by themselves »
  3. 3. become known or apparent

    Examples

    • « Some nice results emerged from the study »
  4. 4. come up to the surface of or rise

    Examples

    • « He felt new emotions emerge »
  5. 5. happen or occur as a result of something

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