immigrate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈɪmɪˌɡreɪt/
KK: /ˈɪmɪˌɡreɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To come into a country or region to live there permanently, especially when one is not originally from that place.
Example
Many people choose to immigrate to find better job opportunities.
Tense Forms
Past: immigrated
Past Participle: immigrated
Conversation
Have you thought about where people usually immigrate from?
Yeah, I heard many come from different countries for better opportunities.
It's interesting how everyone has their own story about why they immigrate.
Absolutely! Those stories really show the diverse experiences people have.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
migrate
settle
arrive
Antonyms
emigrate
depart
leave
transitive verb
Definition
To come to live permanently in a foreign country.
Example
Many people choose to immigrate to find better job opportunities.
Tense Forms
Past: immigrated
Past Participle: immigrated
Conversation
Did you know that many people immigrate to find better opportunities?
Yeah, I heard that. It's a big decision for them.
Exactly! It's amazing how much courage it takes to immigrate to a new country.
Root Explanation
Immigrate is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "migratus" (meaning to move or wander). The word describes the act of moving into a new country or region to live there permanently.
Memory Tip
Think of 'moving into' ('in-') a new place — that's what immigrate means.
Visually Confused Words
migrate
emigrate
reimmigrant
mirate
impignorate