emerge — to come out into view from concealment or to become visible
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to come out into view from concealment or to become visible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
Korean meaning: 숨겨진 곳에서 나타나다, 드러나다
Korean pronunciation: 이-머지 (강세: 머지)
Example Sentences
- Like a ninja emerging from the shadows, my exam score finally appeared online.
- My mom emerged from the kitchen with that look that meant I was in trouble.
- New evidence has emerged that could change the outcome of the trial.
emerge
VERB//ɪˈmɜːrdʒ//
to come out into view from concealment or to become visible
A butterfly emerged from its cocoon.
The sun emerged from behind the clouds. (EXIT + SURFACE = EMERGE → to come out and become visible)
As waves surge, the phoenix emerges on the verge of flight!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'emergere', composed of the prefix 'e-' (out) and 'mergere' (to dip, plunge, or dive). The word originally referred to rising out of water or a submerged state.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“She emerged from the building.”
“Korea was once an emerging market.”
“Our team emerged victorious from the competition.”
“A clear pattern emerges from the data.”
“He emerged unscathed from the accident.”
📝Examples
“Like a ninja emerging from the shadows, my exam score finally appeared online.”
“My mom emerged from the kitchen with that look that meant I was in trouble.”
“New evidence has emerged that could change the outcome of the trial.”
“South Korea emerged as a major cultural force in the 21st century.”
“The butterfly emerged from its cocoon after three weeks.”
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