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Migrate

To remove from one country or region to another, with a view to residence; to change one's place of residence; to remove; as, the Moors who migrated from Africa into Spain; to migrate to the West.

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Verb group 2

Transmigrate 84% connected

To pass from one country or jurisdiction to another for the purpose of residence, as men or families; to migrate.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Transmigrate 84% connected

To pass from one country or jurisdiction to another for the purpose of residence, as men or families; to migrate.

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Manner of action 2

Emigrate 76% connected

To remove from one country or State to another, for the purpose of residence; to migrate from home.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Immigrate 76% connected

To come into a country of which one is not a native, for the purpose of permanent residence. See Emigrate.

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Move 76% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

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