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migrate

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Verb — To move from one region or country to another, often seasonally or permanently.

Synonyms

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How to use migrate

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migrate south migrate to the cloud migrate data

Etymology

From Latin migratus, the past participle of migrare ("to move, shift, transport").

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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