Difference between emigrate, immigrate and migrate?

[Yassy]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #241 "Interactive worksheets (2)", question 4

Many people want to ......... from their native countries to other nations. However, nowadays, it's much more difficult than it was in the past.

(a) immigrate
(b) eminent
(c) emigrate
(d) imminent

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #241 "Interactive worksheets (2)", answer 4

Many people want to emigrate from their native countries to other nations. However, nowadays, it's much more difficult than it was in the past.

Correct answer: (c) emigrate

Your answer was: incorrect
Many people want to immigrate from their native countries to other nations. However, nowadays, it's much more difficult than it was in the past.
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Hello,

What is the difference between emigrate, immigrate and migrate?

Thanks.
Yassy

[Dphvu]

migrate means to move to another place, often a different country, in order to find work and a better life.

immigrate means to come to live in a different country

emigrate to leave your own country to go and live in another one

[Kitosdad]

Emigrate is when you go to another country to live.

You become an Immigrant upon entering your new country.

Migrate is a term usually directed at the actions of birds, when in the colder weather, they migrate to warmer climates.
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