emigrate
0 synonyms and 1 antonyms for emigrate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.
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How to use emigrate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin emigratus, past participle of emigrare, "to move away," from ex- ("out of") plus migrare ("to move, depart").
Full origin of emigrate →Frequently asked questions
What does “emigrate” mean?
The word “emigrate” means to leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another. In plain terms, to move away from your home country to live somewhere else permanently.
How do you pronounce “emigrate”?
“Emigrate” is pronounced EH-mihg-rayt (/ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “emigrate” in a sentence?
Here is “emigrate” used in a sentence: “Her grandparents emigrated from Poland in the 1950s.”
What is the opposite of “emigrate”?
The opposite of “emigrate” — its antonyms — is immigrate.
What part of speech is “emigrate”?
“Emigrate” is a verb.
Where does the word “emigrate” come from?
The word “emigrate” comes from Latin. From Latin emigratus, past participle of emigrare, "to move away," from ex- ("out of") plus migrare ("to move, depart").