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DictionaryemergeComing into view
verb

emerge

ih-MURJ/ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

To come out and become visible or apparent.

A fox emerges from its den and moves into the daylight.

A fox emerges from its den entrance, body moving into daylight.
Etymology
eLatinout of
+mergeLatinto dip, sink

“Out” combined with “sink” evokes rising out of a liquid through buoyancy. That physical image extends to coming out of concealment, whether something becomes visible or becomes known.

In context

National Geographic16:57
As the water continues to drain away, in the Eastern Mediterranean, astonishing structures emerge in a quiet island harbor.
Legend of Atlantis (Full Episode) | Drain the Oceans

More examples

  • The mountains emerge as the fog clears.
  • New details emerge during the investigation.
  • A clear plan emerges from our discussion.

Forms

emerge · emerges · emerged · emerging

emergence noun — The act of appearing or becoming known.

Similar words

appear
Emphasizes becoming visible, without suggesting movement from within something.
surface
Often describes hidden facts or problems becoming known.
arise
Focuses on beginning to exist, especially problems or opportunities.