English

migrate

ˈmaɪˌɡreɪt, maɪ.ˈɡɹeɪt, ˈmaɪ.ɡreɪt, ˈmaɪ.ɡɹeɪt
Meaning: to move from one region or habitat to another, especially seasonally
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: maɪ.ˈɡɹeɪt, ˈmaɪ.ɡreɪt, ˈmaɪ.ɡɹeɪt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base migrate
3rd person singular present migrates
Present participle migrating
Past migrated
Will future will migrate
Going-to future going to migrate
Imperative negative don't migrate / do not migrate

Example sentences

Many birds migrate south for the winter.
Many birds migrate south for the winter.
Reindeer migrate across the frozen tundra in search of food.
Reindeer migrate across the frozen tundra in search of food.

Usage Notes

Used for animals moving seasonally or people moving to find work or better conditions. In computing, it refers to moving data or software to a different system.

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