emigrate Meaning & Definition
/ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt/
What Does Emigrate Mean?
Emigrate is a verb that means To leave the country in which one lives, especially one's native country, in order to reside elsewhere.
Quick Facts About Emigrate
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Antonyms | immigrate |
| Verb forms | emigrates, emigrating, emigrated |
Emigrate Definition (Verb)
- To leave the country in which one lives, especially one's native country, in order to reside elsewhere.
Synonyms of Emigrate
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Emigrate in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
emigrate (third-person singular simple present emigrates, present participle emigrating, simple past and past participle emigrated)
Words That Rhyme With Emigrate
Origin of Emigrate
From Latin emigratus, perfect passive participle of emigro (“to move away, remove, depart from a place”), from ex- (“out of, from”) + migro (“to move, remove, depart”).
Pronouncing Emigrate
You say emigrate as //ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Emigrate
What part of speech is emigrate?
Emigrate is a verb.
What is the opposite of emigrate?
The opposite of emigrate is immigrate.
What is the past tense of emigrate?
The past tense of emigrate is emigrated. The present participle is emigrating.