emerges (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪz/

Definition

Comes out into view from a hidden or concealed position; becomes apparent or known after a period of obscurity.

Examples

• The truth about the company's financial state emerges after a long investigation.

• A new leader emerges from the ranks of the junior staff during the crisis.

• The butterfly emerges from its chrysalis after several weeks of transformation.

How to Use emerges

emerge from (prepositional phrase)

coming out of a specific place or state — "The sun began to emerge from behind the clouds."

emerge as (prepositional phrase)

developing into a specific role or status — "She will likely emerge as the primary candidate for the position."

Synonyms of emerges

Words with a similar meaning to emerges:

• appears
• arises
• materializes
• surfaces

Antonyms of emerges

Words with the opposite meaning to emerges:

• disappears
• vanishes

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