migrate (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪɡreɪt/
Definition
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the season, for food or to breed.
Examples
Many species of butterflies migrate thousands of miles each year.
The wildebeest migrate across the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing land.
As winter approaches, many animals migrate to warmer areas.
How to Use migrate
- migrate to (prepositional phrase)
- To move to a specific place or country. — "They decided to migrate to Canada for a better life."
- migrate from (prepositional phrase)
- To move away from a specific place or country. — "Many people migrate from rural areas to cities."
- migrate seasonally (collocation)
- To move according to the seasons. — "The birds migrate seasonally to find food and suitable breeding conditions."
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