1move out of or away from something and become visible:black ravens emerged from the fog
(of an insect or other invertebrate) break out from an egg, cocoon, or pupal case:the larvae pupate among the roots of trees to emerge as the adults
2become apparent or prominent:United have emerged as the bookies' clear favourite (as adjective emerging)established and emerging artists
(of facts) become known:reports of a deadlock emerged during preliminary discussions [with clause]:it emerged that the PM and the Chancellor are still at loggerheads
3recover from or survive a difficult situation:the economy has started to emerge from recession
