Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

emerge

verb
/ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
Definition
to come out or become visible after being hidden or not noticed.
Examples
  • After weeks of planning, new ideas began to emerge during the meeting.
  • The sun will emerge from behind the clouds soon.
  • Many species of animals emerge from hibernation in the spring.
Meaning
Emerge refers to the act of coming forth or rising from a concealed place. It can describe a physical action, like popping out of water, or a metaphorical one, such as ideas becoming clear.
Synonyms
  • appear
  • arise
  • surface
  • materialize
  • come forth