IMMIGRATE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

immigrate

verb

Definition of immigrate

as in to come

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Recent Examples of immigrate After immigrating to the United States, the family moved in with Partovi’s grandmother and lived in a single room. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026 Most people immigrate through the Work Visa Canada or Express Entry system. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 Law of Return, Israeli law, passed by the Knesset (parliament) in July 1950, that grants Jews the right to immigrate (or make aliyah) to the country and receive Israeli citizenship. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026 Lally had always wanted to immigrate to America. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immigrate

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And with players in major European leagues still able to depart their clubs beyond the deadline, there is potential for big deals to still be done in the coming days.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The big hits didn’t come all night for the Sox in a 6-3 loss in front of 21,236 at Daikin Park.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of come

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This position — especially once assistant head coach Frank Smith arrived — requires immense mental aptitude.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The minister said Nepal has received over 57 metric tons of relief supplies from India, with additional aid arriving from China, Japan, Australia and other countries.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026

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According to Rehberger, a terminal operator who shows up when something breaks, handles the paperwork, and keeps machines generating revenue tends to hold onto locations in a way that an initial pitch alone cannot replicate.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Easley said a community gathering organized in support of the brewery on Saturday drew a large crowd, with some of the drag brunch’s vendors and a food truck showing up to support the brewery.

— Evan Moore August 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026

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