Migrate Definition

migrate
verb
  1. move from one country or region to another and settle there; "Many Germans migrated to South America in the mid- 19th century"; "This tribe transmigrated many times over the centuries"
  2. move periodically or seasonally; "birds migrate in the Winter"; "The workers migrate to where the crops need harvesting"

"Migrate" in song lyrics

See how migrate is used in real songs:

  • "State to state, we make the fake migrate"
    Black Knights — Knights or Nuthin'
  • "30 to go, something's tellin me to migrate"
    Doap Nixon — Burnt Offering
  • "Electrical impulses start to migrate"
    Downtown Science — Radioactive

Usage tips for "migrate"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "migrate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for migrate to find words that pair well.

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