emerge

[ih-murj] / ɪˈmɜrdʒ /

VERB

come out, arise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arrive come up crop up develop loom materialize rise show surface turn up

STRONG

dawn derive egress emanate flow gush issue originate proceed spring spurt steam stem transpire

WEAK

become apparent become known become visible come forth come into view come on the scene come to light make appearance spring up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon decrease disappear drop fall go hide leave lessen

STRONG

end finish trickle

WEAK

fade go away

Usage

What are other ways to say emerge? The verb emerge is used of coming forth from a place shut off from view, or from concealment, or the like, into sight and notice: The sun emerges from behind the clouds. Emanate is used of intangible things, as light or ideas, spreading from a source: Rumors often emanate from irresponsible persons. Issue is often used of a number of persons, a mass of matter, or a volume of smoke, sound, or the like, coming forth through any outlet or outlets: The crowd issued from the building.

Example Sentences

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And one symbol has emerged as particularly salient - the frog.

From BBC

But Hurrell maintained a solid level of form throughout and emerged victorious, ending the match with a 100 checkout.

From BBC

And yet, each time her methods are questioned, Ann emerges more resolute than before.

From Salon

More details of their ordeals have since emerged in the days since Monday morning.

From BBC

Cherki is fast emerging as City's most influential playmaker in his first season in Manchester following a summer move from Lyon.

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