Definition of EMERGE

emerge

Meanings

Verb

  • come out into view, as from concealment
    • "Suddenly, the proprietor emerged from his office"
  • come out of
  • become known or apparent
    • "Some nice results emerged from the study"
  • come up to the surface of or rise
    • "He felt new emotions emerge"
  • happen or occur as a result of something
  • To come into view.
  • To come out of a situation, object, or a liquid.
  • To become known.

Noun

  • Alternative spelling of emerg.

Origin / Etymology

First attested in the late 16th century. Borrowed from Middle French emerger, from Latin ēmergō (“to rise up or out”), from ē- (a variant of ex- (“out, forth”)) + mergō (“to dip, to sink”)

Synonyms

appear, come forth, come out, come to light, egress, forthcome, go forth, heave in sight, issue, transpire

Scrabble Score: 9

emerge is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
emerge is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
emerge is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

emerge is a valid Words With Friends word