Immigrate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Immigrate is a verb meaning (intransitive) To move into a foreign country to stay permanently.
Meaning
(intransitive) To move into a foreign country to stay permanently.
Example Sentences
He knows hardship. He has experienced life in a cold-water flat in Moldova before he immigrated to the States.
Word Forms
- immigrates
- immigrating
- immigrated
Antonyms for immigrate
Common opposites include emigrate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include migration, migrate, immigrant, emigrate, arrive, migrated.
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