Emigrate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈe-mə-ˌgrāt/ em·i·grate

Meaning & Definition of Emigrate

Emigrate (verb)

  1. to leave one's place of residence or country to live elsewhere

Emigrate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to leave a country or region to live elsewhere

    "My grandparents emigrated from Hungary."

    similar: migrate, relocate, resettle, bail, bail out, begone, book (slang), bugger off (British slang), bug off, bug out, buzz (off), clear off (chiefly British), clear out, cut out, depart, dig out, exit, get, get off, go, go off, move, pack (up or off), part, peel off, pike (out or off), pull out, push off, push on, quit, run along, sally (forth), scarper (British), shove (off), step (along), take off, vamoose, walk out, defect, set out, start, strike out, abscond, decamp, escape, evacuate, flee, fly, get out, mizzle (chiefly British), run away, scat, scram, skip, go out, light out, step out, abandon, desert, forsake, vacate, adjourn, remove, retire, retreat, withdraw
    opposite: immigrate, abide, dwell, lodge, remain, settle, stay, tarry, arrive, come, show up, turn up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Emigrate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Emigrate:

Chiefly British: clear off, mizzle
Slang: book
British slang: bugger off
British: scarper
migrate, relocate, resettle, bail, bail out, begone, bug off, bug out, buzz (off), clear out, cut out, depart, dig out, exit, get, get off, go, go off, move, pack (up or off), part, peel off, pike (out or off), pull out, push off, push on, quit, run along, sally (forth), shove (off), step (along), take off, vamoose, walk out, defect, set out, start, strike out, abscond, decamp

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Emigrate

Words with the opposite meaning of Emigrate:

immigrate, abide, dwell, lodge, remain, settle, stay, tarry, arrive, come, show up, turn up

Word Forms of Emigrate

Inflections: emigrated, emigrating

Origin & Etymology of Emigrate

Latin emigratus, past participle of emigrare, from e- + migrare to migrate

First known use: 1749

Frequently Asked Questions about Emigrate

What does "Emigrate" mean?

"Emigrate" means to leave one's place of residence or country to live elsewhere. As a verb, it is defined as: to leave one's place of residence or country to live elsewhere.

What is another word for "Emigrate"?

Other words for "Emigrate" include migrate, relocate, resettle, bail, bail out, begone, book and bugger off. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Emigrate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Emigrate"?

There are 66 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Emigrate". Common alternatives include migrate, relocate, resettle, bail, bail out, begone, book, bugger off, bug off and bug out.

What is the opposite of "Emigrate"?

Antonyms of "Emigrate" include immigrate, abide, dwell, lodge, remain, settle, stay and tarry.

How do you use "Emigrate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Emigrate" in a sentence: "My grandparents emigrated from Hungary.".

Is "Emigrate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Emigrate" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Emigrate"?

"Emigrate" is pronounced /ˈe-mə-ˌgrāt/ and divided into syllables as em·i·grate.

What is the origin of the word "Emigrate"?

"Emigrate" comes from Latin emigratus, past participle of emigrare, from e- + migrare to migrate. First known use: 1749.