emerge

[ih-murj] / ɪˈmɜrdʒ /

VERB

come out, arise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arrive come up crop up develop loom materialize rise show surface turn up

STRONG

dawn derive egress emanate flow gush issue originate proceed spring spurt steam stem transpire

WEAK

become apparent become known become visible come forth come into view come on the scene come to light make appearance spring up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon decrease disappear drop fall go hide leave lessen

STRONG

end finish trickle

WEAK

fade go away

Usage

What are other ways to say emerge? The verb emerge is used of coming forth from a place shut off from view, or from concealment, or the like, into sight and notice: The sun emerges from behind the clouds. Emanate is used of intangible things, as light or ideas, spreading from a source: Rumors often emanate from irresponsible persons. Issue is often used of a number of persons, a mass of matter, or a volume of smoke, sound, or the like, coming forth through any outlet or outlets: The crowd issued from the building.

Example Sentences

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Look at the food we kept coming back to this year and a story emerges, soft-edged but unmistakable.

From Salon

But beyond that development, the boost for the stocks has more to do with timing than any unusual divergence starting to emerge.

From Barron's

Over the past ten years, T cell immunotherapy has emerged as one of the most promising developments in cancer treatment.

From Science Daily

This instinct has carried Thomas throughout his 20-plus-year career in the entertainment industry, and has cleared a path for him to emerge as a leading force in modern R&B music.

From Los Angeles Times

We also saw love for artists, both seasoned and emerging, who, against all odds, have built worlds that center care, beauty and friendship.

From Los Angeles Times

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