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Learn “Emerge”

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Emerge

verb/ih-MERJ/

Meaning

To come out or appear from a hidden or dark place.

In context

New facts started to emerge as the class investigated the mystery.

Remember it

Emerge is the opposite of 'submerge' — instead of sinking under, it comes up and out.

Use it well

Use for coming into view or for new facts and ideas becoming known.