migrate
Migrate (verb) means to move from one region or country to another, often seasonally or permanently. Example: “Geese migrate south for the winter.”
How to Use Migrate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo relocate — whether that's birds flying south, people relocating, or data being moved between systems.
Word Forms
migrated past tense, migrates singular
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Geese _____ south for the winter.
Etymology
From Latin migratus, the past participle of migrare ("to move, shift, transport").
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What does “migrate” mean?
The word “migrate” means to move from one region or country to another, often seasonally or permanently. In plain terms, to relocate — whether that's birds flying south, people relocating, or data being moved between systems.
How do you pronounce “migrate”?
“Migrate” is pronounced meye-GRAYT (/maɪˈɡɹeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “migrate” in a sentence?
Here is “migrate” used in a sentence: “Geese migrate south for the winter.”
What part of speech is “migrate”?
“Migrate” is a verb.
Where does the word “migrate” come from?
The word “migrate” comes from Latin. From Latin migratus, the past participle of migrare ("to move, shift, transport").
Is “migrate” a common word?
“Migrate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “migrate” have?
“Migrate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move from one region or country to another, often seasonally or permanently.