immigrate
/ˈɪm.ɪ.ɡreɪt/(verb)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To come to live permanently in a foreign country.
Key Academic Collocations
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immigrateimmigrationimmigrantimmigrantsimmigratedimmigrating
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
migraterelocatesettleresettle
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The bar chart delineates the primary motivations cited by individuals immigrating to North America between 2000 and 2015."
"Skilled professionals frequently immigrate to developed nations in search of superior career remuneration and research facilities."
"Inclusive social integration policies help newly arrived immigrants contribute meaningfully to host societies."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Remember: 'immigrate' means moving INTO a country, whereas 'emigrate' means moving OUT OF a country.