verb · academic
migrate
/ˈmaɪɡreɪt/MI·grate
to move from one region or habitat to another, often periodically or permanently
Examples
“Many bird species migrate annually to warmer regions, which has implications for conservation policy.”
“During industrialisation, large populations migrated from rural to urban areas.”
“The dataset was migrated to a secure server to ensure long-term preservation.”
Band 8 sentence
“Historical records indicate that populations migrated seasonally in response to changing environmental conditions, thereby reshaping regional demographics.”
Collocations
- migrate to
- human migration
- migrate seasonally
Word family
Common mistakes
Many birds emigrate to warmer regions in winter.→Many birds migrate to warmer regions in winter.
The company migrated their office to Ho Chi Minh City last year.→The company relocated their office to Ho Chi Minh City last year.
Say it for a higher band
5move→6relocate→7+migrate
Synonyms
relocate
immigrate/emigrate
Easily confused
immigrate
“In the 20th century, many families immigrated to the United States seeking better opportunities.”
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