Word
emerge
US/ˈimɝdʒ/
UK/ɪmˈɜːdʒ/
Definitions
01to come into view
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to come out from a place where you could not be seen.
v. to come into view or move out from an enclosed or obscured space. Intransitive — does not take a direct object.
“The sun finally started to emerge from behind the thick clouds.”
“The swimmers began to emerge from the lake, shivering as the cold morning air hit their damp skin.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'from'.
Synonyms
02to become known
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
v. to become known or clear after being a secret or a mystery.
v. to become apparent, known, or prominent as a result of inquiry or development.
“New details about the accident began to emerge after the police report.”
“Several troubling discrepancies in the financial records emerged during the annual audit, prompting a deeper investigation into the company's practices.”
Usage
Commonly used with 'that' clauses or 'during' to indicate the timing of a discovery.
Antonyms
03to survive a situation
C1 · Advanced Formal
v. to come out of a difficult situation in a certain state.
v. to come out of an experience, state, or period of time. Functions as a copular verb in this sense.
“The company managed to emerge from the crisis stronger than before.”
“The nation emerged from the long conflict with its infrastructure in ruins but its political resolve significantly strengthened.”
Usage
Typically followed by an adjective or a prepositional phrase starting with 'from'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “emerge” in context.
Verb
01. emerge as
“She has quickly emerged as one of the most influential voices in the tech industry.”
verb + prep
02. emerge from
“The swimmers finally emerged from the cold water, shivering and reaching for towels.”
verb + prep
Noun
03. concept emerge
“The concept emerged during a brainstorming session between the two designers.”
noun + verb
04. difference emerge
“Significant differences emerge when you compare the two political systems side by side.”
noun + verb
05. finding emerge
“Interesting findings emerge from the latest study on sleep patterns and productivity.”
noun + verb
06. pattern emerge
“A clear pattern emerged from the data, showing a rise in online shopping during the holidays.”
noun + verb
07. theme emerge
“Several common themes emerge throughout the author's collection of short stories.”
noun + verb
08. theory emerge
“A new theory emerged to explain the sudden disappearance of the ancient civilization.”
noun + verb
09. trend emerge
“A worrying trend emerged showing that younger people are increasingly prone to burnout.”
noun + verb
Adverb
10. clearly emerge
“A distinct pattern of behavior began to clearly emerge after several weeks of observation.”
adv + verb
11. recently emerge
“New evidence has recently emerged that challenges the original findings of the investigation.”
adv + verb
Real-World Examples
“The workers wore Oura Rings to track their sleep, and as Moen pored over the data, a pattern emerged.” “But when you look at the national picture - as we have done over the last year - another broader lesson emerges.” Etymology
First attested in the late 16th century. Borrowed from Middle French emerger, from Latin ēmergō (“to rise up or out”), from ē- (a variant of ex- (“out, forth”)) + mergō (“to dip, to sink”)
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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