emerge

/ɪmˈɜːd‍ʒ/

/ˈimɝdʒ/, /ɪˈmɝdʒ/

[verb]

to emerge

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

come out of

synonyms : come forth

become known or apparent

come up to the surface of or rise

a genus of Scombridae

synonyms : Euthynnus

genus Euthynnus

happen or occur as a result of something

synonyms : come forth

Examples

1. In the spring, ladybugs emerge from hibernation to find food.

2. As the sun rose over the horizon, Mark emerged from his deep slumber and joined the rest of his family in the living room, finally in the land of the living.

3. When he finally emerged, his disheveled appearance made him look a sight to behold.

4. The candidate was leading in the polls throughout the campaign, but a major scandal emerged just before the election and caused him to fall at the last hurdle.

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