1. came out into view or became visible
Usage: past tense of emerge
2. came into existence or became known
Usage: past tense of emerge
3. came out of a difficult or unpleasant situation
Usage: past tense of emerge

Examples

• The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
• A new leader emerged after the election.
• The swimmer emerged from the pool gasping for air.
• New evidence emerged during the investigation.
• The company emerged stronger after the crisis.
• A butterfly emerged from its cocoon.
• The truth finally emerged after years of secrecy.