Words / B2

i-MURJ/ɪˈmɜːdʒ/

To emerge is to come out into view, or to become known after being hidden. Appear can just mean become visible; emerge often suggests a process — from water, from a crowd, or from a crisis. News emerged that… and emerge as a leader are typical in reports; the noun is emergence.

Meaning

To appear or become known.

Examples

• “A new leader emerged after the meeting.”
• “Details of the deal emerged later in the week.”
• “She emerged from the library after three hours.”

Good to know

emerge from + place/situation. emerge as + role. Stronger process than appear.

Near in meaning

come out

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