| 1. | to come forth into view or notice, as from concealment or obscurity: a ghost emerging from the grave; a ship emerging from the fog. |
| 2. | to rise or come forth from or as if from water or other liquid. |
| 3. | to come up or arise, as a question or difficulty. |
| 4. | to come into existence; develop. |
| 5. | to rise, as from an inferior or unfortunate state or condition. |