peregrinate
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈpɛr.ɪ.ɡrɪ.neɪt/
KK: /ˈpɛrɪɡrəˌneɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To travel or wander from one place to another, often over a long distance.
Example
They decided to peregrinate across Europe during their summer vacation.
Tense Forms
Past: peregrinated
Past Participle: peregrinated
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how fun it would be to peregrinate through the countryside?
That sounds amazing! I love exploring new places on foot.
Yeah, just imagine the sights and sounds along the way while you peregrinate.
Totally! It's such a great way to connect with nature.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wander
roam
travel
Antonyms
settle
remain
stay
transitive verb
Definition
To travel from one place to another, especially over a long distance.
Example
They decided to peregrinate across Europe during their summer vacation.
Tense Forms
Past: peregrinated
Past Participle: peregrinated
Conversation
I really want to peregrinate across the country this summer.
That sounds amazing! Do you have a route in mind?
I'm thinking about visiting national parks while I peregrinate.
Root Explanation
Peregrinate → It is formed from "peregrinus" (meaning foreign or traveling) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating to make or to do). The word "peregrinate" means to travel or wander, especially in foreign lands.
Memory Tip
Think of 'peregrinus' meaning foreign or traveling — this helps you remember that to peregrinate means to travel or wander.
Visually Confused Words
regerminate
peragrate