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Definition of emerge

emerge

/ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
e · merge
Adjective:emergent
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Past Simple:emerged
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Past Participle:emerged
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Present Participle:emerging
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1

To move out of or away from something and come into view.

Example

"The sun finally began to emerge from behind the heavy gray clouds."

2

To become apparent, known, or prominent, especially after an inquiry, process, or period of development.

Example

"Several surprising facts began to emerge during the course of the historical investigation."

3

To survive or recover from a difficult ordeal, crisis, or experience in a specified state.

Example

"The small company managed to emerge from the economic downturn stronger than before."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin emergere, meaning 'to rise out or come forth,' formed from the prefix ex- ('out') and mergere ('to dip or sink').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Emerge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/emerge
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