immigrate
verb (used without object)
to come to a country of which one is not a native, usually for permanent residence.
have immigrated
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present perfectof immigrate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Many who worship at the mosque have immigrated to America from Gaza and other places besieged by violence.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
In the year to June 2024, 1,235,254 people were estimated to have immigrated to the UK while 496,536 were likely to have emigrated.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2025
Beginning in the 17th century, folks have immigrated to America for the promise of a better life, or for what they hope is a better quality of life.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2023
In 1834, Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman known to have immigrated to the United States, became a one-person traveling sideshow.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 29, 2021
The fathers of the Teutons were reported to have immigrated from Asia, led by Odin.
From Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland by Ph.D.
