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emigrate Antonyms

Opposite of emigrate

Pinning down the opposite of emigrate requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To leave one's own country or region in order to settle permanently in another.

Usage Example

"Her grandparents decided to immigrate from Ireland to Canada in search of better economic opportunities."

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immigrate
Strong
repatriate
remain
stay

Similar words to emigrate

Words similar to emigrate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

move abroad
migrate
relocate
resettle
expatriate
move
See all synonyms of emigrate

• Nearby Words

emerita
emeritus
emigrant
emigrate
emigration
emigre
eminence

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Emigrate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/emigrate
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