immigrate
/ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4977 in the learning path
移民入境；移居
Definitions
v. To move to another country to live there permanently.
移民入境；移居
Example
Her grandparents immigrated to Canada and opened a bakery.
她的祖父母移居加拿大，开了一家面包店。
People who immigrate often contribute valuable skills to their host countries while adapting to unfamiliar social customs.
移民在适应陌生社会习俗的同时，往往也为移入国贡献宝贵的技能。
Collocations
- immigrate to a country
- immigrate from abroad
Word family
- immigration (n.)
- immigrant (n.)
Antonyms
- emigrate
Usage tip
immigrate to强调移入；emigrate from强调移出。
FAQ
- What does immigrate mean?
- To move to another country to live there permanently.
- How is immigrate pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/, US /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
