emigrate
Pronunciation
Verb
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
To leave one's own country permanently to live in another.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
Usage notes
"Emigrate" is used with "from" the country you leave, while "immigrate" is used with "to" the country you enter, the two describe the same move from opposite sides.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Her grandparents _____ from Italy in the 1950s."
Answer: emigrate
In your own words, what does "emigrate" mean?
To leave one's own country permanently to live in another.
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