emerge
Translation
to appear, to come out, to become known
Examples
The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
New facts emerged from the investigation.
New facts emerged from the investigation.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to appear from (sth.) The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appear, arise, surface; Antonyms: disappear, vanish, sink
Etymology
From Latin 'emergere' (to rise up), from 'e-' (out) + 'mergere' (to dip, sink). The image is of rising out of water.
Memory Tips
Think of a submarine 'emerging' from the water. It comes out into view.