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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“As new leadership emerged in Q4 and continued since the calendar year flipped, the overall index remains near all-time highs, despite tech pain as the baton is passed.”

From Barron's

A fledgling sense of optimism is emerging among some in higher education.

From The Wall Street Journal

"What has emerged, and continues to emerge, through the drip feed of the claimants' disclosure and Associated's own investigations is a clear picture of purported evidence being obtained through financial inducements and threats," he said.

From BBC

The company is in a good position with strong government support, and lower prices can make its aircraft appealing to budget airlines in emerging markets.

From BBC

Crown Princess Mette-Marit has already admitted to "poor judgement", after details emerged of a four-day stay at his home in Palm Beach, Miami.

From BBC

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