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migrates

The correct spelling is migrates.

How to pronounce migrates

verb

Say it like: Mig-rat-es

The correct spelling is migrates. To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons. For example: "Twice a year the Minnesotans migrate from their state to the Gulf of Mexico."

Usage Examples

Twice a year the Minnesotans migrate from their state to the Gulf of Mexico.

Many groups had migrated to western Europe from the plains of eastern Europe.

To escape persecution, they migrated to a neutral country.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.
  2. 2.To change one's geographic pattern of habitation.
  3. 3.To change habitations across a border; to move from one country or political region to another.
  4. 4.To move slowly towards, usually in groups.
  5. 5.: To move computer code or files from one computer or network to another.

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