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Definitions

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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Many Iranians, initially welcoming the war, now fear the regime will emerge hardened or that strikes could cause Iran to become a failed state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Colombo has warned that a prolonged war in the Middle East could seriously undermine efforts to emerge from its economic meltdown of 2022.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Institutions such as the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum preserve specimens for decades, allowing new insights to emerge as scientific understanding evolves.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Sir Keir said: "No matter how fierce this storm we are well-placed to weather it and we have a long-term plan to emerge from it a stronger and more secure nation."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Most mammals emerge from the womb like glazed earthenware emerging from a kiln—any attempt at remoulding will only scratch or break them.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.