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emerge

verb B2 Neutral

Meaning

To emerge means to come into view or become apparent after being hidden or unknown, often used to describe a gradual process of development or change.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "emerge" with "immerge," which means to submerge or sink into something.

Example Sentences

New ideas often emerge during group discussions at work .
New ideas often emerge during group discussions .

Word in Context

Anna walked through the park after the rain and noticed that the path was still wet . She heard a soft sound and watched a small cat begin to emerge from the bushes near a bench . The cat looked careful but curious , and it stayed close to the bench where people often leave food . Anna sat down quietly and waited , hoping the animal would trust her enough to come closer .

Common Phrases

emerge from emerge as emerge into

Synonyms

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