emerge
/ɪˈmɜːd͡ʒ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: emerges · emerged
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To come into view.
Verb
Examples
There were many wooden chairs for the bulk of his visitors, and two wicker armchairs with red cloth cushions for superior people. From the packing-cases had emerged some Indian clubs,[…], and all these articles[…] made a scattered and untidy decoration that Mrs. Clough assiduously dusted and greatly
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To come out of a situation, object, or a liquid.
Verb
Examples
He emerged unscathed from the accident.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “emerge” mean?
To come into view.
Is “emerge” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.