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mig
rate
Third Person
emigrates
Present Participle
emigrating
Past Tense
emigrated
Past Participle
emigrated
1
to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country
- Many Irish emigrated to America in the 19th century due to poverty and famine in their homeland.
- Every year thousands of people emigrate from developing nations seeking better economic prospects in Western Europe and North America.
- After years of careful planning, the Smith family decided to emigrate from their homeland.
- The political instability and economic challenges prompted many citizens to emigrate.
- In the 19th century, large numbers of Europeans chose to emigrate to the United States in pursuit of a brighter future.
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