Meaning & use
emerge
To come out from somewhere hidden or come into view, or to become known or apparent.
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A deer emerged from the trees just as the sun was setting.
New evidence emerged that changed the outcome of the trial.
A note on using this word
Emerge suggests a gradual coming into visibility or existence, often after being concealed or in development.
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