emerge

verb

i-ˈmərj 

emerged; emerging

intransitive verb

1

: to become manifest : become known

new problems emerged

2

: to rise from or as if from an enveloping fluid : come out into view

a diver emerging from the water

3

: to rise from an obscure or inferior position or condition

someone must emerge as a leader

4

: to come into being through evolution

Synonyms

• arise
• come up
• crop (up)
• materialize
• spring (up)
• surface

Examples of emerge in a Sentence

The facts emerged after a lengthy investigation.

Several possible candidates have emerged.

She has emerged as a leading contender in the field.

His war record has emerged as a key issue in the election.

when land first emerged from the sea

The cat emerged from its hiding place behind the couch.

animals emerging from a long period of inactivity

Recent Examples on the Web

Saturday 30th November emerged as a key shopping day, with the peak shopping minute occurring at 8:01 a.m. on Sunday 1st December. —Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

Just minutes after the Soto news broke, reports emerged that the Dodgers had agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract with 2024 World Series hero Blake Treinen. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

The Bears have an opportunity to emerge on the other side of this in a much better position. —Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024

Lara Trump emerged as a top adviser to her father-in-law’s campaign in 2020, again with a focus on female voters. —Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin emergere, from e- + mergere to plunge — more at merge

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing emerge

• emerge the victor
• emerge victorious
• re-emerge

Kids Definition

emerge

verb

i-ˈmərj 

emerged; emerging

1

: to become known or apparent

the facts emerged

2

: to rise from or as if from a fluid : come out into view