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To move to a new country with the intention of permanently residing there.
The family decided to immigrate to Canada to escape persecution.
They applied for a visa and eventually settled in Toronto.
This term is often used in the context of immigration laws and policies.
Remember that 'immigrate' is often followed by 'to' (e.g., 'immigrate to the United States').
Use 'immigrate' in the present simple tense to describe a general or habitual action (e.g., 'Many people immigrate to the United States every year').
From Latin 'immigrare', to move into
Be careful not to confuse 'immigrate' with 'emigrate', which means to leave one's own country.