“Emerge” or “Immerge”—Which to use?

“Emerge” or “Immerge”

Overview

emerge / immerge are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

emerge: (verb) come out into view, as from concealment. (verb) become known or apparent. (verb) come up to the surface of or rise.

immerge: NA

Pronunciation

emerge: ih·m·ER·jh

immerge: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “emerge”

…an Eisenhower–Taft deadlock, Warren might emerge as a compromise candidate.
…that virgin queens and males emerge to mate) does not occur…
…Haithabu and Schleswig later would emerge (originally centered in the southeast…
…primarily nocturnal, though they may emerge during the day.
…the last great band to emerge from stadium rock.
…it asks how consciousness can emerge from matter, whereas in fact…
…effective as more powerful technologies emerge.
Youth Rights first began to emerge through the National Student League,…
They emerge at the entrance of an…
…Azure, the first project to emerge from his advanced development labs…

Examples of “immerge”

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