Pronunciation: [ɪmˈɜːd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
The word "emerge" is spelled with the letters e-m-e-r-g-e. The IPA phonetic transcription for "emerge" is /ɪˈmɜːdʒ/. The "e" is pronounced as /ɪ/ which sounds like "ih" in "sit". The "m" is pronounced as /m/ which sounds like "mm" in "mom". The "er" is pronounced as /ˈmɜːr/ which sounds like "ur" in "fur". The "g" is pronounced as /dʒ/ which sounds like "j" in "jump". The final "e" is not pronounced.
Emerge is a verb that refers to the act of coming out into view, becoming noticeable, or appearing after being hidden or obscure. It commonly denotes a process of gradually revealing or manifesting, usually pertaining to something or someone previously unseen, concealed, or inconspicuous. The term can be applied to a wide range of situations, contexts, or phenomena, both concrete and abstract.
In a literal sense, emerge can describe the physical act of something coming out or moving out from a hidden or enclosed place. This can include a person emerging from a building or another confined space, an animal emerging from its burrow or hiding spot, or an object emerging from a container or device.
Figuratively, emerge can describe the act of expressing, exposing, or becoming known. It is often used to describe ideas, concepts, or opinions that gradually come to the forefront or become evident in a particular field or society. It can also refer to the development or recognition of an individual's abilities, talents, or qualities that were previously unnoticed.
Moreover, emerge can also denote an outcome or result that arises from a particular course of action, event, or circumstance. It suggests the appearance or existence of something new, transformed, or evolved from an antecedent state or situation.
Overall, emerge encompasses the notions of appearance, revelation, manifestation, unfolding, recognition, development, and transformation. It encapsulates the process of transitioning from obscurity, concealment, or insignificance to visibility, recognition, or importance.
To rise up from beneath a surface, as of water; to issue; to proceed from; to reappear; to rise into view; to become a reality.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "emerge" has its origins in the Latin word "emergere", which is a combination of "e-" (meaning "out") and "mergere" (meaning "to dip" or "to plunge"). The Latin term evolved into the Old French word "emergir" during the 14th century, and later into Middle English as "emerge" in the late 16th century. The word ultimately conveys the idea of coming out, rising, or appearing, often from a concealed or hidden state.
