Emerge meaning

What does “emerge” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“emerge” is a verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: come out into view, as from concealment.

emerge

verb

  1. come out into view, as from concealment

    “Suddenly, the proprietor emerged from his office”

  2. come out of

    “Water issued from the hole in the wall”

    “The words seemed to come out by themselves”

  3. become known or apparent

    “Some nice results emerged from the study”

  4. come up to the surface of or rise

    “He felt new emotions emerge”

  5. happen or occur as a result of something

    Synonymscome forth

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University