Definition

To come out or become visible after being hidden or not known.

Example

After the storm, the sun began to emerge from behind the clouds.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard a new band might emerge from the local music scene soon.

Really? That sounds exciting!

Yeah, I've been following their progress online; I can't wait to see them live when they finally emerge.

Let’s definitely go together when they have their first show!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Emerge → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out) and "mergere" (meaning to dip or plunge). The word "emerge" means to come out or rise up from a submerged state.

Memory Tip

Think of something coming "out" ('e-') from being "dipped" ('mergere') — that's why emerge means to come out.

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