Engels

emerge

gb/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒ/ us/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒ/
B1 Engels
~ 1300
Betekenissen
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Werkwoord B1 action
1

Come into view

To come out so that people can see you.

Gebruikspatroon: to emerge from [somewhere]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'emerge' with 'immerse', which means to put into liquid or involve deeply.
Synoniemen
appear (More general; can refer to suddenly or gradually coming into sight.)
Antoniemen
disappear (Refers to going out of sight or no longer being visible.)
Woordcombinaties
emerge from the shadows |emerge from the water |emerge from hiding |emerge into view
Thema's
daily life |nature |space |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
  • A deer emerged from the forest into the clearing.
  • She emerged from the subway station into the busy street.
  • The diver emerged from the water, gasping for air.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • The cat emerged from under the bed.
  • He emerged from the shop with a bag.
  • The moon emerged from behind a tree.
  • They emerged from the tunnel slowly.
Werkwoord B2 action
2

Become known

To become known after being secret or not clear before.

Gebruikspatroon: it emerges that [clause]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may incorrectly use 'emerge' for physical appearance when they mean information becoming known, and vice versa.
Synoniemen
surface (Often used for information becoming known; slightly more informal.)
Antoniemen
remain hidden (To continue to be unknown or secret.)
Woordcombinaties
details emerge |truth emerges |story emerges |facts emerge
Thema's
news |communication |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • New evidence has emerged in the investigation.
  • It emerged that he had lied about his age.
  • Details of the agreement began to emerge in the press.
  • The truth eventually emerged after months of speculation.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • It emerged that she was the winner.
  • New facts emerged during the meeting.
  • The truth will emerge soon.
  • A new story emerged about the event.
Werkwoord B2 action
3

Come into existence

To slowly start to exist or be noticed.

Gebruikspatroon: [something] emerges as [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'emerge' with 'merge', which means to combine into one.
Synoniemen
develop (More general; can refer to many kinds of growth or change.)
Antoniemen
decline (Refers to losing strength, importance, or existence.)
Woordcombinaties
emerge as a leader |emerge as a power |emerging markets |emerging technology
Thema's
history |society |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • She has emerged as a strong candidate for the job.
  • A new style of music emerged in the 1990s.
  • Several small businesses have emerged in the area recently.
  • Over time, a pattern began to emerge.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • He emerged as a good leader.
  • A new idea emerged from the group.
  • A new shop emerged in the town.
  • The city emerged as a big trade center.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
emerge
IPA
GB/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒ/
US/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
emerge (1 lettergreep)
Woordvormen
Verb
  • Base: emerge
  • 3rd Person Singular: emerges
  • Present Participle: emerging
  • Past: emerged
Woordfamilie
Forms
emerges verb emerging verb emerged verb
Core family
emergence noun B2
Related words
emergency noun A2 reemerge verb
Advanced or less common
emergent adjective
Uitdrukkingen

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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • Investors are looking at emerging markets for growth opportunities.
  • Emerging markets can be risky but profitable.

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