Emerge Common

Emerge has 7 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Noun

Alternative spelling of emerg

"The variant form emerge is an alternative spelling of emerg that appears in some older texts."

In plain English: There is no noun form of the word emerge; it is only used as a verb meaning to come out into view or become known.

"There is no known usage for emerge as a noun, so I cannot write an example sentence with it functioning that way in English; however, if you meant the verb form, please let me know and I will be happy to provide one."

Verb

come out into view, as from concealment

"Suddenly, the proprietor emerged from his office"

emerge

come out of

"Water issued from the hole in the wall"

"The words seemed to come out by themselves"

issue emerge come out come forth go forth egress

become known or apparent

"Some nice results emerged from the study"

emerge

come up to the surface of or rise

"He felt new emotions emerge"

emerge

happen or occur as a result of something

"The scandal emerged from a series of leaked documents that revealed corruption within the company."

come forth emerge

To come into view.

"The sun began to emerge from behind the thick clouds after hours of rain."

Example Sentences

"The sudden emergence of a new leader changed the entire political landscape." noun

"No one expected such an emergence from someone so young and inexperienced." noun

"His emergence onto the stage was met with loud cheers from the audience." noun

Origin

Emerge entered English in the late 16th century from Middle French and originally meant "to rise up." The word comes from a Latin combination meaning "to dip out," which is an ironic twist since it describes something coming above water rather than sinking.

Rhyming Words

urge orge virge serge targe barge surge norge purge verge forge merge gorge jorge harge parge farge dirge large gurge

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