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To rise from or as if from immersion: Sea mammals must emerge periodically to breathe.
(verb-intransitive)
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To come forth from obscurity: new leaders who may emerge.
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To become evident: The truth emerged at the inquest.
(verb-intransitive)
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To come into existence. See Synonyms at appear.
(verb-intransitive)
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