emigrate
Translation
to emigrate
Examples
His grandparents emigrated from Italy to the USA.
His grandparents emigrated from Italy to the USA.
They decided to emigrate for better job opportunities.
They decided to emigrate for better job opportunities.
Grammar Patterns
to emigrate ((from a country)) They emigrated from Poland.
to emigrate ((to a country)) They emigrated to Canada.
Similar Words
Synonyms: move abroad, relocate; Antonyms: immigrate
Etymology
From Latin 'emigrare' (e- 'out' + migrare 'to move'). It means the act of moving out of a place.
Memory Tips
Remember 'E' for 'Exit'. To emigrate is to exit your country. Contrast with 'immigrate', where 'I' is for 'In'.