Immigrate Meaning
/ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
Listen pronunciation
Definition
verbTo move into a foreign country to stay permanently.
Sentence Examples
When did you immigrate to our country?
When did you immigrate to Australia?
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
None
Antonyms:
CEFR Practice Quiz
Many people choose to ____ to Canada because of its high quality of life.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
My great-grandparents decided to ____ to this country in search of better economic opportunities.
Word Origin & History
From Latin immigratus, past participle of immigro (“remove, move into”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"He knows hardship. He has experienced life in a cold-water flat in Moldova before he immigrated to the States."
— 2023, Devika Rege, Quarterlife, Dialogue Books (2025), page 56:
Explore More B1 Vocabulary Words
CEFR Practice Quiz
Many people choose to ____ to Canada because of its high quality of life.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
My great-grandparents decided to ____ to this country in search of better economic opportunities.