emigrate
Translation
to emigrate
Examples
My grandparents emigrated from Italy.
My grandparents emigrated from Italy.
They plan to emigrate to Australia next year.
They plan to emigrate to Australia next year.
Grammar Patterns
((to emigrate)) ((from a place)) to leave one's own country He emigrated from Scotland.
((to emigrate)) ((to a place)) to go and live in another country Many people emigrate to Canada.
Similar Words
Synonyms: move abroad, relocate; Antonyms: immigrate
Etymology
From Latin 'emigrare' (to move away), from 'e-' (out) + 'migrare' (to move). To 'move out' of a country.
Memory Tips
Remember 'E' for 'exit'. You emigrate FROM your home country. You immigrate TO a new country.