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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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immigrated vs emigrate

do I say
Sandy immigrated here from England or
Sandy emigrated here from England
  

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Which of the two words to use depends on where the speaker is. If the speaker is in England, you say: Sandy emigrated from England to the US. If the speaker is in the US, you say: Sandy immigrated here from England.

  • Which of the two words to use depends on where the speaker is.
  • If the speaker is in England, you say: Sandy emigrated from England to the US.
  • If the speaker is in the US, you say: Sandy immigrated here from England.
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Which of the two words to use depends on where the speaker is. If the speaker is in England, you say: Sandy emigrated from England to the US. If the speaker is in the US, you say: Sandy immigrated here from England.

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