emerge

8 definitions • 13 examples

to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something:

emerge from She emerged from the sea, blue with cold.

to come to the end of a difficult period or experience:

emerge from The Prince emerged unscathed from the scandal.

to become known, especially as a result of examining something or asking questions about it:

The facts behind the scandal are sure to emerge eventually.

[ + that ] It has emerged that secret talks had been going on between the two companies before the takeover was announced.

She's the most exciting British singer to emerge on the pop scene for a decade.

to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something:

The runway lights flashed on, and the first models emerged from behind the stage set.

fig. The president emerged unscathed from the scandal (= He came out of it with no damage to his reputation).

fig. We debated which of the candidate will emerge (= result) as the winner.

to become known or develop as a result of something:

New business opportunities will emerge with advances in technology.

to begin to exist or have power or influence:

The new Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring that the state emerges as a leader in the field of next-generation energy.

to appear or become known:

Yesterday it emerged that he was to come under investigation for insider dealing.

No definitive results have yet emerged from the discussions.

to come to the end of a difficult period or experience:

The stock was trading for under $20 when the company emerged from bankruptcy.