To immigrate means “to enter a country with the intention of becoming a citizen.” To emigrate means “to leave a country with the intention of settling elsewhere.”
A trick you can use:
Immigrate means “to come in.” Emigrate means “to exit.”
Example: Cuba is plagued by illegal emigration. The United States, meanwhile, is plagued by illegal immigration.
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"immigrate, emigrate." Grammar.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 16 Apr. 2024. <https://www.grammar.com/immigrate-emigrate>.
Improve your grammar, vocabulary, and writing -- and it's FREE!
It’s now more important than ever to develop a powerful writing style. After all, most communication takes place in reports, emails, and instant messages.
Have a discussion about this article with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In