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immigrate
[ im-i-greyt ]
verb (used without object)
- to come to a country of which one is not a native, usually for permanent residence.
- to pass or come into a new habitat or place, as an organism.
verb (used with object)
- to introduce as settlers:
to immigrate cheap labor.
immigrate
/ ˈɪɪˌɡɪ /
verb
- intr to come to a place or country of which one is not a native in order to settle there Compare emigrate
- intr (of an animal or plant) to migrate to a new geographical area
- tr to introduce or bring in as an immigrant
Derived Forms
- ˈˌٴǰ, noun
- ˈˌٴǰy, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- m·tǰ noun
- ܲ·m·iԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of immigrate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of immigrate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Born in the Dominican Republic, Martinez immigrated to the East Coast in his youth and spent eight years in the U.S.
Experts say the availability of auto-industry jobs has been a key factor in dissuading many Mexicans from immigrating to the United States.
Sparks flew between him and Castillo’s mother, a salsa dancer who immigrated from Colombia.
Her maternal parents immigrated to the U.S. and settled in Detroit after suffering brutal experiences in World War II: Siberian prison camps, bombing raids, combat and a home invasion by Russian troops.
As the streets of major cities across the country are flooded with pro-immigration/anti-ICE protests, Quiñonez, who immigrated to Dallas from Mexico at age 4, emphasizes that this movement isn’t new.
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