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emergeto 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/

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.
💡 Concept

A butterfly emerged from its cocoon.

The sun emerged from behind the clouds. (EXIT + SURFACE = EMERGE → to come out and become visible)
🧠 Mnemonic

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!
🎵 Rhyme

As waves surge, the phoenix emerges on the verge of flight!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈmɜːdʒ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixe--
Rootmerg
Suffix--e

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.

Breakdown

e- (out) + mergere (to dip/plunge) = emerge (to come out into view)

🎵Rhyme

mergevergesurgepurgeurge
merge
verge
surge
purge
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🔗Collocations

emerge from

She emerged from the building.

emerging market

Korea was once an emerging market.

emerge victorious

Our team emerged victorious from the competition.

pattern emerges

A clear pattern emerges from the data.

emerge unscathed

He emerged unscathed from the accident.

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Like a ninja emerging from the shadows, my exam score finally appeared online.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

appearsurfacearisedevelopmaterialize

Antonyms

disappearvanishsubmerge

Related

emergenceemergingemergencymergersubmersion

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