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Definition emerge in British English

emerge verb

[intransitive] verb
/ɪˈmɜː(r)dʒ/
1

to come out of something or out from behind something

Example

After a few weeks, the caterpillar emerges from its cocoon.

Example

The doors opened and people began to emerge into the street.

Synonyms and related words
emerge pop up spring up
2

to stop being involved in a difficult situation or period of time

Example

The country is slowly emerging from a recession.

Synonyms and related words
want for nothing be the envy of emerge
3

to become known

Example

Some worrying rumours were beginning to emerge.

Example

It emerged that he had saved a child by donating his kidney.

Example

Three important factors emerged from our discussions.

Synonyms and related words
come out get around leak out
3.1

to appear, or to become recognized

Example

No new leader has emerged to take his place.

Example

Leeds is emerging as an important financial centre.

Synonyms and related words
appear resurface emerge
Definition emerge in British English