emerge
gb/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒ/ us/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒ/
B1
English
~ 1300
előbukkan, előbújik, kiderül, előkerül, napvilágra kerül, kialakul, felmerül, valamivé válik
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to emerge from [somewhere]
The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
A nap előbukkant a felhők mögül.
A deer emerged from the forest into the clearing.
Egy szarvas bukkant elő az erdőből a tisztásra.
She emerged from the subway station into the busy street.
The diver emerged from the water, gasping for air.
Learner examples
The cat emerged from under the bed.
A macska előbújt az ágy alól.
He emerged from the shop with a bag.
Egy táskával jött ki az üzletből.
The moon emerged from behind a tree.
They emerged from the tunnel slowly.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'emerge' with 'immerse', which means to put into liquid or involve deeply.
Meaning
Come into view
Collocations
emerge from the shadows
|emerge from the water
|emerge from hiding
|emerge into view
Synonyms
appear (More general; can refer to suddenly or gradually coming into sight.)
Antonyms
disappear (Refers to going out of sight or no longer being visible.)
Themes
daily life
|nature
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To come out so that people can see you.
To move out from somewhere and become visible.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
it emerges that [clause]
New evidence has emerged in the investigation.
Új bizonyíték került elő a nyomozás során.
It emerged that he had lied about his age.
Kiderült, hogy hazudott a koráról.
Details of the agreement began to emerge in the press.
The truth eventually emerged after months of speculation.
Learner examples
It emerged that she was the winner.
Kiderült, hogy ő lett a győztes.
New facts emerged during the meeting.
Új tények derültek ki a megbeszélés során.
The truth will emerge soon.
A new story emerged about the event.
Common mistake:
Learners may incorrectly use 'emerge' for physical appearance when they mean information becoming known, and vice versa.
Meaning
Become known
Collocations
details emerge
|truth emerges
|story emerges
|facts emerge
Synonyms
surface (Often used for information becoming known; slightly more informal.)
Antonyms
remain hidden (To continue to be unknown or secret.)
Themes
news
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To become known after being secret or not clear before.
To become known or apparent, especially after being hidden, secret, or unclear.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[something] emerges as [something]
She has emerged as a strong candidate for the job.
Az állás egyik erős jelöltjévé vált.
A new style of music emerged in the 1990s.
Az 1990-es években egy új zenei stílus alakult ki.
Several small businesses have emerged in the area recently.
Over time, a pattern began to emerge.
Learner examples
He emerged as a good leader.
Jó vezetővé vált.
A new idea emerged from the group.
A csoportban felmerült egy új ötlet.
A new shop emerged in the town.
The city emerged as a big trade center.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'emerge' with 'merge', which means to combine into one.
Meaning
Come into existence
Collocations
emerge as a leader
|emerge as a power
|emerging markets
|emerging technology
Synonyms
develop (More general; can refer to many kinds of growth or change.)
Antonyms
decline (Refers to losing strength, importance, or existence.)
Themes
history
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To slowly start to exist or be noticed.
To develop or come into existence, often gradually.
Grammar
Dictionary form
emerge
IPA
GB/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒ/
US/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
emerge (1 syllable)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: emerge
- 3rd Person Singular: emerges
- Present Participle: emerging
- Past: emerged
Word family
Expressions
emerge from the shadows
1/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒ fɹˈʌm ðə ʃˈædoʊz/
fixed phrase
literary
Come out of obscurity
To move out of darkness or be noticed after being unknown.
Examples
- The singer emerged from the shadows to claim her award.
- After years of research, the scientist finally emerged from the shadows.
emerge unscathed
1/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒ ʌnskˈeɪðd/
fixed phrase
Escape without harm
To get through a bad situation without being hurt or damaged.
Examples
- She emerged unscathed from the accident.
- The company emerged unscathed after the crisis.
emerging markets
1/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒɪŋ mˈɑɹkɪts/
fixed phrase
technical
Developing economies
Countries with economies that are growing and becoming more advanced.
Examples
- Investors are looking at emerging markets for growth opportunities.
- Emerging markets can be risky but profitable.