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Emerson

Verb / ˈemɜ:sʌn / Another word for emerson — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Emerson is a surname that means 'son of Emery' or 'son of Emmer'. It is also the name of a famous American writer and philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Synonyms & similar words

emerson ralphwaldoemerson Emery Emmerich Emmerson Emmert Emmett Emerick Emrick Amerson Emarson Imerson Immerman Ehmer Eimer Emmrich Emmer

Common collocations

  • Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Emerson College
  • Emerson electric
  • Emerson radio
  • Emerson fan
  • Emerson lake
  • Emerson lake and palmer

Word family

noun Emerson

Usage note

Emerson is primarily known as a surname, most famously associated with the American essayist and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. It is not typically used as a common noun with antonyms or synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. Emerson was a famous writer and philosopher.
  2. My friend's last name is Emerson.
  3. I am learning about Ralph Waldo Emerson in school.
  4. Emerson's ideas about nature are very interesting.
  5. I would like to visit the Emerson House in Concord, Massachusetts.

Quotes

  • To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • The only way to have a friend is to be one. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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