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emerged

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈimɝdʒd// UK //ɪmˈɜːdʒd// emerged

v. to come out of a dark or hidden place so that people can see you. It also means to become known after being a secret.

v. to move out of or away from something and become visible; to become apparent or prominent. Often used to describe the conclusion of a process or the revelation of facts.


SIMPLE

The sun finally emerged from behind the clouds.

CONTEXTUAL

New evidence emerged during the trial that completely changed the jury's perspective on the case.

COMPLEX

As the mist cleared, the jagged peaks of the mountain range emerged against the pale morning sky, revealing the true scale of the climb ahead.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is intransitive and does not take a direct object; it is frequently followed by the preposition 'from'.

Pitfall

The truth emerged himThe truth emergedEmerge is intransitive; it cannot take a direct object. You cannot 'emerge' something.

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