Definition of Migrate
Migrate
mi·grate
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(verb)
of animals, to move from one habitat to another, typically periodically and in accordance with the changing seasons;
e.g. Every October, we see many of these birds, as they migrate south for the winter.
(verb)
broadly, to move from one region or part to another;
e.g. Pigment cells can migrate beneath the skin.
(verb)
of people, to move to a different area, often in search of better living conditions or work;
e.g. He is going to migrate from Pennsylvania to Virginia for his new job.
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