Having a covering of small knobs
“The ocean floor was surfaced with countless small knobs, creating an intricate and textured landscape.”
(of a surface) Covered in pavement
Having a flat profile
To have put in an appearance
To have been visible or seen
To have gradually increased in detail
“Numerous issues would surface during the course of development.”
Past tense for to rise to a surface from below
“A plan to have waiters arrive in a submarine that would surface from the water was one that hit the reject pile.”
(of facts or information) Past tense for to become widely known
“Rumors would continue to surface about the company's shady business dealings.”
Past tense for to awaken from one's slumber
“I would eventually surface from my lovely dream, only to discover that none of it was real.”
Past tense for to apply a surface or layer to something
“They decided to surface the path with cobbles, tightly packed together.”
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